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This may often be the poet or a fictional character created by the poet.
Using sensory information will provide greater enjoyment and meaning in the
poem.
The start of a new stanza often signals the introduction of a new thought or
idea.
Pause occasionally to restate passages in your own words.
Use the social, political, economic, and literary environment in which a poem
was written to help you grasp its meaning.
The melodies of literary language, rhythms, and repetition of sounds can
contribute to the mood and meaning of the work.