Introdunction

Let’s use the “The Ocean’s Heart” poem

Theme: Nature is wild and powerful, but in its depths, there lurks full of mystery and hidden beauty.

Hook – Question(about theme)

What does it mean to stand in awe of nature’s overwhelming power, and how can a storm remind us of our place in this word?

TitleAuthorTopic – “The Ocean’s Heart” by RickyABC is a poem about nature’s opposing sides. On one hand, we see the ocean’s mysteries and hidden beauty. But on the other hand, we are presented with the unmatched power of the waves and depths.

Thesis – In “The Ocean’s Heart”, the poet shows the two sides of nature by using metaphors and similes.

Two PEEEL paragraphs

Let’s just do one first.

Analysis PEEEL step 1: The point

Metaphors effectively conveys nature’s ferocity and its complex hidden side in the poet’s text.

Analysis PEEEL step 2: The Evidence

In the quote “The ocean is restless beast”, the words “ocean” and “beast” are examples of metaphor because they are two uncomparable things that share common properties such as being unpredictable, fierce, and dangerous.

Analysis PEEEL step 3: Explain the Evidence

You can use the explanation method here

The metaphor shows the theme of untamed power and unpredictable energy because it compares an ocean to a beast, suggesting their untamed and uncontrollable nature.

The beast is a metaphor for the ocean bee because they both have powerful movements and are unpredictable. Consequently, the metaphor highlights how the ocean is not only all-powerful, but its depth contains hidden beauty and enigma underneath the raw power, much like that of a beautiful sleek beast.

Analysis PEEEL step 4: Evaluate

The effect of the device is is to create a vivid, emotional connection between the reader and the ocean, evoking both fear and admiration. This effect exemplifies nature’s duality because it captures the ocean’s ability to inspire awe and terror simultaneously. Moreover, it highlights our complex relationship with nature, where we are both drawn to its beauty and humbled by its power.

Through these metaphors, the poet effectively conveys the ocean’s dual nature, reminding us of its capacity for both destruction and wonder.

Analysis PEEEL step 5: Link

This shows that metaphors help illustrate nature’s duality in “The Ocean’s Heart” because it reminds us of its capacity for both wonder an intimidation. What’s more, similes also highlights this idea.

Second Body Paragraph – Simile

Analysis PEEEL step 1: Topic Sentence

The use of similes demonstrates both power and mystery in “The Ocean’s heart”.

Analysis PEEEL step 2: Evidence

In the quote “Beneath the surface, secrets hide, Like treasures locked deep inside”, the words “treasures” and “surface” are an example of simile because it is comparing the ocean’s depths to a treasure chest.

Analysis PEEEL step 3: Explanation of Evidence

treasure/ocean’s depth
properties:

exploration
discovery
secrets
valuable
untold stories
wonders

The simile shows the theme of the ocean’s mystery because *it suggests that the ocean holds untold stories and wonders*. It also emphasizes *the theme of exploration and discovery* because the comparison to “treasures” implies that the ocean’s secrets are valuable and worth uncovering.

Analysis PEEEL step 4: Evaluation

The effect of the device is to captivate, drawing the reader into the ocean’s hidden world. This effect exemplifies the theme of nature’s allure because it portrays the ocean as a place of endless fascination. Moreover, it invites the reader to reflect on the unknown, creating a sense of curiosity and wonder.