Reminder of how to write a precis:
Sentence One: Title of poem, author, and general subject of poem.
Sentences 2 and 3 (or more): Explain how the poet makes their main point. Who is the speaker? What literary techniques are used? What is the tone?
Sentences 4 and 5: Examples from the poem supporting how the point is made.
Sentences 6 through 8: Explain the author’s purpose. Why has this poem been written? What is the poet trying to express altogether? Go a little deeper, below the surface of the poem.
