American Sonnets for My Past and Future Assassin.

Based on a clear, arguable thesis statement, you will analyze the poem’s structure, meaning, musical qualities, uses of literary techniques (such as enjambment, rhyme, alliteration, etc.), and any additional elements of the poem that speak to its intention and effect on the audience. Remember, your analysis needs to focus around an arguable thesis statement. It may benefit you to write your thesis last (it should still be contained within your introduction) and explore the poem first without any preconceived notions. I suggest brainstorming and plotting ideas in bullet points or bubble-maps and using these connections to hone your thoughts before writing your essay proper. A thesis statement CANNOTbe: a simple statement of fact a question a surface observation Thesis statements are opinions that have possible counter arguments. If your thesis has no practical counter arguments, it’s likely not a thesis.