How do I increase my poem reading comprehension?

Answer 1

Here are some suggestions:

. Read the poem aloud one or more times. The sounds will increase your understanding of the poem.

. Focus first on the part(s) of the poem that you already understand. That will help you as you move into the more difficult sections of the poem.

. Briefly paraphrase or summarize in your own words the action or thought in the poem.

. Don't try to understand the poem all at once. Read and understand. Then leave the poem alone for a while and come back to it later in the day or even a day or two later. You will find you understand the poem better if you give yourself more time and more life experience in between.

. Read other poems, even a poem a day, to become a more experienced poetry reader. Here is one site that may help you.

Poem-a-Day | Academy of American Poets - Poets.org

https://poets.org/poem-a-day

Stay confident. Believe in your own ability to read poems.