Read “the lady of shalott” by alfred tennyson; plan to read the text version of the poem and listen to the song version a few times to get a good feel for the rhythm of each of the two versions. then, think about how it contributes to the feeling and meaning of the poem in both situations. write a short essay (200–400 words) comparing the two versions of the poem, considering the following questions: how does the meter of the poem change, if at all, when it is presented in song form? does the original poem have a meter that lends itself well to song lyrics? how, if at all, is the poem changed or presented differently as a song? why might the artist have made changes to the poem? does the poem take on a different meaning in song form than in poetic form? structure your essay into an introduction, body, and conclusion. make sure your essay focuses on a main idea, includes precise language to clarify ideas, and is written in a formal style. use textual evidence, including scansion, to support your ideas.