Poem – Filling Station by Elizabeth Bishop

offer your interpretation of a literary element poem (such as theme, imagery, symbolism, or characterization)
Open your introduction with an engaging opener, such as a question, quote from the poem, or interesting idea. Then, connect to the poem and mention the title and the author. End your introduction with a thesis statement that interprets one literary element of the poem (such as theme, imagery, symbolism, or characterization).
The body paragraphs should support your thesis. Present specific aspects of the poem that help to illustrate your points. Make sure to quote from the poem and analyze specific lines that support your argument.
Include a strong concluding paragraph that summarizes your main points and explains the significance of the thesis.

MODEL ANSWER

“Oh! But it is dirty”, this was the first perception of Elizabeth Bishop when she saw at the little Filling Station. In poetry work, authors use various literary devices to extend and clarify the meaning of the poem. However, the use of literary devices not only extends the meaning but also it helps the reader to have a better feeling regarding how such a poem ought to be interpreted. One of the literary devices used in the Filling Station by Elizabeth is that of imagery. By definition, imagery refers to a collective of sense of images ….