How to Write an Appreciation of a Poem

To score full marks, you should write the appreciation point-by-point (or in paragraph format, depending on your board's rules). The 5 key points to cover are:

1. Title: Write the exact title of the poem.
2. Poet: Write the full name of the poet.
3. Rhyme Scheme: Mention the rhyme scheme used in the poem (e.g., aabb, abab). If there is no rhyme scheme, state that it is written in 'Free Verse'.
4. Figures of Speech: Identify at least one figure of speech used in the poem (like Alliteration, Simile, Metaphor, Personification) and provide a short example from the text.
5. Theme / Central Idea: This is the most important part (usually carries 2 marks). Write 3-4 lines explaining the main message, moral, or summary of what the poet is trying to convey.

• Title: The poem is 'The Twins'.
• Poet: The poet is Henry Sambrooke Leigh.
• Rhyme Scheme: The rhyme scheme of the poem is ababcdcd.
• Figures of Speech: Alliteration, Hyperbole. (Example of Hyperbole: 'We got completely mixed' - an exaggeration for comedic effect).
• Central Idea: The central idea of the poem is the physical resemblance of twin brothers and the humorous confusion it causes among their family, friends, and in their own lives.