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IOC Commentary Structure

The document provides a commentary structure for analyzing the poem "The Wholly Innocent" by Andrew Dawe. It outlines an introduction, discussion of structure, style including language and techniques, and conclusion. The introduction would summarize the poem, note it aims to give voice to an aborted fetus from Dawe's Catholic perspective, and state a thesis. Structure analysis would include the poem's rigid rhyme scheme. Discussion of language and techniques would provide examples related to the thesis. The conclusion would reflect on the poem's personal impact rather than just summarizing.

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IOC Commentary Structure

The document provides a commentary structure for analyzing the poem "The Wholly Innocent" by Andrew Dawe. It outlines an introduction, discussion of structure, style including language and techniques, and conclusion. The introduction would summarize the poem, note it aims to give voice to an aborted fetus from Dawe's Catholic perspective, and state a thesis. Structure analysis would include the poem's rigid rhyme scheme. Discussion of language and techniques would provide examples related to the thesis. The conclusion would reflect on the poem's personal impact rather than just summarizing.

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IOC Commentary Structure

The Wholly Innocent

Intro
- ‘The poem that I have been given is…’
- Give a very brief summary of the poem, context and its message (don’t compare to
Dawe poems except for ‘this is exemplary of Dawe’s style)
- Explain the voice/speaker and the effect created
- Finish with your thesis
The poem I have been given is The Wholly Innocent. This poem is typical of Dawe’s subject matter in
that it aims to give a voice to a ‘silent victim’, in this case an aborted fetus. As Dawe is a devout
Catholic, the poem takes an accusatory and passionate tone that serves as a call to action for
readers to oppose abortion.

Structure
- ‘Firstly, the structural features of the poem include…’
- Provide reference points/examples/discuss in relation to your thesis
The poem takes a more rigid structure compared to many of Dawe’s poems, with a strict rhyme
structure giving the poem a songlike quality.

Style

Language
- ‘Additionally, Dawe uses various sound devices in his language choices…’
Provide reference points/examples/discuss in relation to your thesis

Techniques
- Finally, Dawe employs imagery and figurative language to…’
- Provide reference points/examples/discuss in relation to your thesis

Conclusion
- Not just a summary
- Reflective – shows that you have thought about the poem – use first person
- Make a personal comment about its impact on you and the conclusions that you’ve come to
Doctor to Patient

Intro
- ‘The poem that I have been given is…’
- Give a very brief summary of the poem, context and its message (don’t compare to
Dawe poems except for ‘this is exemplary of Dawe’s style)
- Explain the voice/speaker and the effect created
- Finish with your thesis
The poem I have been given is The Wholly Innocent. This poem is typical of Dawe’s subject matter in
that it aims to give a voice to a ‘silent victim’, in this case an aborted fetus. As Dawe is a devout
Catholic, the poem takes an accusatory and passionate tone that serves as a call to action for
readers to oppose abortion.

Structure
- ‘Firstly, the structural features of the poem include…’
- Provide reference points/examples/discuss in relation to your thesis
The poem takes a more rigid structure compared to many of Dawe’s poems, with a strict rhyme
structure giving the poem a songlike quality.

Style

Language
- ‘Additionally, Dawe uses various sound devices in his language choices…’
Provide reference points/examples/discuss in relation to your thesis

Techniques
- Finally, Dawe employs imagery and figurative language to…’
- Provide reference points/examples/discuss in relation to your thesis

Conclusion
- Not just a summary
- Reflective – shows that you have thought about the poem – use first person
- Make a personal comment about its impact on you and the conclusions that you’ve come to

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