Poetry Concept Map for Studying Poems
See how form, sound, imagery and theme connect in one visual map, then turn your own poems or class notes into an interactive map with AI.
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- What you get
- Interactive mind maps of the main ideas and how they connect. Free: overview maps (detailed maps on your first 3 creations). Plus: detailed maps with supporting concepts.
- Exports
- Your first PDF or PNG export is free; Plus exports anytime.
- Price
- Free plan: 5 creations a week, up to 3 a day. Plus: $9.99/month or $99.90/year (USD; local prices at checkout).
- Sign-up
- A free account is required before you create anything (Google or email). No credit card.
- What you can upload
- PDF, Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), plain text or Markdown, and images (PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF), or type a topic. One file per creation on the free plan; several at once on Plus.
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Build Your Poetry Map From Your Notes
Upload your lesson slides, a PDF of the poem, or simply type a poem title to start a map in seconds.
Start from your own material
Upload a PDF, Word file, slides or text notes and the AI organizes them into poetic branches.
Expand any device or theme
Click a node to have AI add examples, quotations and explanations for that branch of the poem.
Quiz yourself on the poem
Turn the map into a quiz on forms, devices and themes, or create flashcards from the same notes.
How to Make a Poetry Concept Map
Three steps take you from a poem or set of notes to a map you can study and test yourself on.
- 1
Add your poem or notes
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX or text file, or type the poem title and key themes.
- 2
AI builds the map
The generator groups the poem into form, sound, imagery, figurative language and theme.
- 3
Study, expand and quiz
Expand branches, edit the wording, then export as PNG or PDF or turn it into a quiz.
Poetry Concept Map Structure and Use
A poetry concept map is a visual summary of a poem's parts and how they work together. Instead of a list of terms, it shows how the form, sound, imagery and theme connect. Most maps divide a poem into its structure, its sound devices, its figurative language and its central meaning, so readers can trace how each choice supports the poem's message.
- Form: stanzas, line length, rhyme scheme and meter
- Sound devices: alliteration, assonance, consonance and onomatopoeia
- Figurative language: metaphor, simile, personification and symbol
- Imagery: the senses and the concrete details the poet uses
- Theme and tone: the central idea and the speaker's attitude
Use the map to revise for exams, plan a close reading or prepare an essay. CogniGuide can build a personalized poetry map from your own notes and poems.
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Poetry Concept Map Questions
Answers on how poetry maps are organized and how to make your own.
What should a poetry concept map include?
A strong map covers form, sound devices, figurative language, imagery, and theme. Each branch can hold a short example quotation from the poem showing that device at work.
How is a poem's form different from its meter?
Form refers to the overall structure, such as stanzas, line count and rhyme scheme. Meter is the rhythmic pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables within each line.
Which files can I use to build my poetry map?
You can upload a PDF, Word (DOCX) or PowerPoint (PPTX) file, a text or Markdown file, or an image of your notes, or simply type a poem title.
Can I turn my poetry map into a quiz for free?
Yes, the free plan includes 5 creations a week. You can turn a map into a quiz to test yourself on poetic devices and themes.