Poetry Essay
By: enwarfield • April 4, 2019 • Research Paper • 333 Words (2 Pages) • 900 Views
Page 1 of 2
Thesis: In Psalm 23 (NLT), the author, David, uses key elements, including theme, diction, and narration, to persuade the reader of God’s infinite and gracious love for them. A love that is unwavering and is with them even in their darkest day.
Outline:
- Introduction: State thesis and quote the poem and who the author is.
- Theme: The main idea or belief the author (David) is trying to portray
- Believers can find comfort in knowing God is there through thick and thin
- Verse 1 “The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need.”
- God provides protection against evil
- Verse 4 “Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.”
- Diction: the author’s choice and use of words
- Positive words that brings comfort—fatherly figure
- Peace, strength, protect, comfort, goodness, love, rest, guide
- Excerpts from chapter
- Verse 2 “He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength”
- Narration: not from the David’s point of view
- Multiple uses of “you” and “I”
- “You”—Indicates that the poem is speaking directly to God as if it was a personal, face-to-face situation
- “I “and “me”—When audience reads the poem, it is as if they are reading as themselves (first person) instead of from the author’s point of view
- Verse 4 “Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.”
- Conclusion: Restate thesis including how these elements of a good story help connect to the reader.
...