Sharpen your poetry analysis skills with one of Emily Dickinson's beloved poems! In this two-page reading comprehension worksheet, students will explore the inspiring poem "'Hope' is the thing with feathers" and develop crucial literary analysis abilities. They will engage with several reading comprehension questions that center on Dickinson's skillful use of metaphor, the central theme of the poem, and providing textual evidence to support their analysis. Tailored for fifth- and sixth-grade learners, this poetry exercise presents an excellent opportunity to hone the art of analyzing the author's craft, including examining the poem's rhythm and the author's choice of words.
