How should I approach an unseen poetry question in AQA English Literature GCSE?

For the first question: "In ‘Poem ABC’, how does the poet present XYZ?"The key word in this question is 'how' - this means you should focus on the methods the poet uses. Read the poem through and then highlight or annotate methods that the poet uses that you feel are interesting. For example, what tense is the poem in? Is it in first person? Does the poet use metaphors and similies? Is the language formal, or informal, or in a dialect? Is there speech? What is the structure of the poem like? What is the punctuation like? Are there any interesting word choices which indicate a consistent theme? What is the pace of the poem like - when you read it, does it feel fast, or slow, or change throughout? When you have done this, think about how those methods make you feel about the subject of the exam question (XYZ). For example, the poem may be in present tense and have no punctuation, which encourages the reader to read the poem quickly and without breaks. This fast pace may make you feel a certain way about XYZ.When you make your notes, you can either group them into sections based on the ideas presented, or the methods used by the poet. You can then start to plan your answer, using a paragraph structure where you make a statement which answers the exam question, followed by an explanation of your statement, followed by a quote or example to support your argument. For example: 'The poet presents XYZ in a positive/negative/humorous/etc way. This is achieved through the use of method (e.g. present tense, informal language, an absence of punctuation etc), for example 'quote from the poem'. Try and group your ideas together so your answer flows between idea 'sections'.