Which approach helps demonstrate a point of similarity between two poems?

• A. Focusing on one poem's theme without referencing the other
• B. Identifying a shared device and explaining its effect in both poems
• C. Ignoring context
• D. Avoiding quotes

Answer: (B)

Show a point of similarity by spotting a shared technique used in both poems and explain how it creates a similar effect in each. When you identify a device that appears in both texts—like imagery, metaphor, rhythm, or structure—you can compare how that technique shapes mood, tone, and meaning across the pair. This makes the link concrete: the poets are using the same tool to achieve a comparable impact, so your analysis rests on clear evidence from both poems. You can support your point with brief quotes from each poem to show the device in action and its effect. Focusing on just one poem or skipping context loses the chance to see how the technique operates across the two texts, and avoiding quotes removes concrete evidence of the shared device and its impact.