Elements of Poetry PDF

lement s o f a Poetry E LITERATURE What is Poetry? Poetry is defined as a type of literature or artistic writing that tries to appeal to the reader’s emotions and imagination through a variety of different poetic techniques. The poet uses a combination of rhythm, word choice, sounds,...

lement s o f a Poetry E LITERATURE What is Poetry? Poetry is defined as a type of literature or artistic writing that tries to appeal to the reader’s emotions and imagination through a variety of different poetic techniques. The poet uses a combination of rhythm, word choice, sounds, rhymes, structure and more to create a piece of writing that stirs the reader’s feelings. Poems come in lots of different forms and styles and the text is often separated into paragraphs which are called stanzas. What is Poetry? A poem is usually about, or alluding to, a specific topic or theme. Some of the most common themes that poets write about are: love nature friendship family animals good vs evil bravery and courage prejudice war Elements of a Poetry Line - A line in poetry is simply one row of words. A line can express a whole thought or even be a part of a long sentence where lines are distributed over more than one line. Stanza - A stanza is a grouped set of lines within a poem, often separated by a blank line. Think of stanzas as the paragraphs of poetry. types of Stanza: Couplet: Two lines Tercet: Three lines Quatrain: Four lines Cinquain: Five lines Sestet: Six lines Septet: Seven lines Octet: Eight lines Elements of a Poetry Meter - describes the rhythm (or pattern of beats) in a line of poetry. Meter is a combination of the number of beats and the arrangement of stressed and non-stressed syllables in each line. Stress Stressed Syllables: These are syllables that are pronounced more forcefully or with greater emphasis. Example: In the word "reCORD," the second syllable (CORD) is stressed. Unstressed Syllables: These syllables are pronounced more lightly and are less emphasized in speech. Example: In the same word "reCORD," the first syllable (re) is unstressed. Elements of a Poetry Rhythm - in poetry is the pattern of sounds and the flow of language created by the arrangement of stressed and unstressed syllables. Repetition - Some forms use repetition of lines or phrases to create rhythm and emphasis. For example, the villanelle repeats the first and third lines of the first stanza throughout the poem.  Poetry Assumptions Assumptions Brief Description Readers often assume that a poem has a hidden message or meaning that The poem has a hidden needs to be uncovered. This assumption encourages readers to look beyond the message surface level of the poem and explore the underlying themes and motifs. The poet’s intention is to This acknowledges that poetry is not just a collection of words, but a deliberate convey meaning attempt to communicate ideas, emotions, or experiences. The poem is a reflection of This recognizes that poets often draw from their own lives, emotions, and the poet’s personal observations to craft their poetry. experience  Poetry Assumptions Assumptions Brief Description The poem has a specific The tone and atmosphere of a poem are crucial in shaping our interpretation of tone and atmosphere the poem. The poem uses figurative Poets often employ figurative language and literary devices to convey complex language and literary ideas and emotions. devices  Forms Of Poetry Elements Brief Description This type of poetry focuses on personal feelings and emotions, often with a musical Lyric Poetry quality, Examples include sonnets and odes. Narrative Poetry Tells a story, featuring characters and plots. Ballads and epics are common examples. Dramatic Poetry Similar to play, this form uses dialogue to present characters and their emotions. Free Verse Does not follow specific rhyme or meter, allowing for more natural expression.  Forms of Poetry Elements Brief Description A Japanese form with three lines (5-7-5 syllables), haikus often capture moments Haiku on nature and the seasons. A 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme and meter, often iambic Sonnet pentameter, often exploring themes of love and beauty. This 19-line poem has a structured rhyme scheme and repeated lines, creating a Villanelle strong emotional effect.  What is a Sonnet? A sonnet is a poem of 14 Lines, using any of a number of formal rhyme schemes, in English typically having a 10 syllable per line. With it's versatile structure and themes they provided a good foundation for poets to express their thoughts and emotions. The general characteristic of a sonnet has 14 lines and an Iambic pentameter. The most common techniques in literary devices used on a sonnet are imagery and symbolism, metaphor and simile, sound devices like rhymes and alliterations, a Volta (turn) - in the argument or theme  Two types of Sonnet Petrarchan (Italian) where the structure has an octave insistent and a rhyme scheme of ABBAABBA Shakespearean (English) for the structure is a three-quatrains and a couplet with a rhyme scheme of ABABCDCDEFEFGG The themes and subjects of a sonnet commonly composes of loving romance, nature and beauty, time and morality, and other common things such as social issues, and personal reflections. Some of most notable sonnets: Shakespeare's sonnet 18 ("shall I compare thee to a summer's day?") Petrarch's sonnet 90 ("upon the breeze she spread her golden hair") Who Is William Shakespeare? William Shakespeare is a literary genius of the Elizabethan era. He was born in 1564, Shakespeare's works have left an indelible mark on English literature. The Elizabethan era, spanning from 1558 to 1603, was characterized by flourishing arts, culture and the reign of Queen Elizabeth William Shakespeare popularized this form. He wrote 154 sonnets over the course of his life, Sonnet 18 is widely regarded as one of the most well-known. Playwright, actor and poet. What is a Rhyme Rhyme is when two or more words sound similar or have the same ending sound. It's often used in poetry and songs to create rhythm and make the text more fun and memorable.  Types of Rhyme Perfect Rhyme: The words sound exactly alike. Example: Sky and High Slant Rhyme (Imperfect Rhyme): The sounds are similar but not identical. Example: Moon and Run Internal Rhyme: Rhymes within the same line. Example: Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary,  Rhyme Schemes A rhyme scheme is the pattern of rhymes in a poem. Every other line rhymes. ABAB AABB: Consecutive lines rhyme The sky is blue (A), I have a cat (A), The clouds are white (B), He wears a hat (A), The birds flew (A), He likes to play (B), Through the night (B). Every single day (B). Internal Rhyme Internal Rhyme happens within a single line of a poem, rather than at the end of two lines. ‘I went to town to buy a gown’ Unlike traditional end rhyme, internal rhyme makes the poem sound smoother and more musical. Types of Internal Rhyme WTIHIN THE SAME LINE example: I felt the pain, deep in my brain.. ACROSS DIFFERENT LINES BUT STILL INSIDE THE LINES Example: He was sad as he walked, feeling bad for the talk A WORD INSIDE THE LINE RHYMES WITH A WORD AT THE END example: I flew to the moon to find a balloon  Thank you for listening. References https://www.twinkl.com.ph/teaching-wiki/poetry