Questions:
My Papa's Waltz
1) Which poetic devices has Roethke used in his poem?
2) How has Roethke's use of these devices affected the meaning or feeling of the poem?
3) How does Roethke's use of these devices contribute to the understanding of the poem?
4) How important is rhythm in the poem to convey meaning or feeling?
5) How important is his use of diction, imagery, or line breaks, if he used any, to convey meaning or feeling?