Read each of the questions below. Then choose one on which to write a response. 1. In your own words, describe the overall feeling of Eliot's poem and provide a few examples that give you that impression. Was this poem effective in inspiring a consistent and vivid emotion? Give examples supporting your answer. 2. Choose a section from "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" that you find especially interesting for whatever reason. What devices does Eliot use to make the lines memorable and intense? Use specific examples from the text and explain why they were effective. 3. What would this poem be like if it were performed as spoken word rather than read on the page? What decisions might a person make about performing this poem that would make it most engaging for a listening audience? Use examples from the poem to support your answer.
