How ambiguity can allow for various interpretations

This study guide covers ambiguity in poetry, focusing on its definition, importance, and how poets use it. It explores figurative language, symbols, imagery, and word choice as tools for creating ambiguity. Examples from famous poems like "The Red Wheelbarrow" and "The Waste Land" illustrate these concepts. The guide also provides practice exercises, including multiple-choice and free-response questions, and offers tips for identifying and analyzing ambiguity. Finally, it emphasizes the importance of understanding ambiguity for deeper textual engagement and critical thinking.