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ANALYSIS AND LITERARY TERMS
What is the poem about ?
The poem is about a dilemma, the need to come to a
decision / solve a problem
Who is talking in the poem?
What relevant experiences you are reminded of after reading
the poem?
What do you think the fork in the road could represent in the
speaker's life?
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Is the speaker really standing in a forest
thinking which way to go?
What does the road symbolize ?
"A man may break a word with you, sir, and words are but
wind." (William Shakespeare, The Comedy of Errors)
Reaching a decision
How do you think the speaker feels about his
choice ?
Last stanza takes place in the future
Sigh of relief ? Sigh of regret ?
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