Mortality in Poetry

In this comparative poetry worksheet, students analyze two poems-Emily Dickinson’s “Because I Could Not Stop for Death” and David M. Romano’s “When Tomorrow Starts Without Me.” They explore how each poet personifies death and conveys emotional perspectives on mortality. Learners compare tone, emotion, and personal reflections to deepen understanding of poetic techniques. This activity builds literary comparison skills and emotional interpretation in advanced English study.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Analyzing Theme and Tone in Poetry

English Language Arts – Comparative Literary Analysis

English Language Arts – Understanding Figurative Language and Personification

English Language Arts – Emotional and Interpretive Reading

This worksheet is part of our Grade 11 Reading Comprehension collection.