The Poetry Analysis Essay July 20, 2015 - Posted to How to: Essay writing tips Study of poetry is a “given” in any literature class, and it also pops up in English comp classes when students are asked to write analysis essays. Instructors may choose pieces of writing, often poetry, to be analyzed. Other essays, usually found in literature classes, might include a poetry explication essay or, more commonly, a poetry essay that involves analysis of a specific piece.