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Poetry is a rhythmic form of literature that uses lyrical forms of language to create imagery and express emotions.
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Poetry is a beautiful art form that makes typical words in any given language sound like sweet honey.
Poetry is taught in schools across South Africa and many may have been inspired by the words of celebrated poets.
But, what are the technical aspects and characteristics of poetry?
A poem must follow certain rules and standards.
The laws of writing are not there to restrict beginner poets but rather to ensure that they are staying true to the art form.
So, what is the structure of a poem?
Poems are composed of certain elements such as rhyme, verse, meter, scheme, and stanza.
Before students can begin dissecting works of poetry, they must understand these characteristics. Meters are the rhythmic structure and are dictated by the number of syllables. Rhyme involves the repetition of certain syllables.
Schemes refer to the rhyming pattern within a verse of poetry, and verses are used to describe the relationship between rhyme and meter in a poem.
Finally, stanzas are a group of lines that are within the verses of a poem. Stanzas follow a similar pattern and these patterns need to be respected in order for a piece of writing to be called a poem. Knowing the structure and components of a poem is the best way to work on your original pieces.
Anyone can put words on a piece of paper and make them look half-decent, but can everyone write well?
By following a few tips you can create a decent poem.
Do you need to take lessons to learn how to write poems?
Certainly not! Nowadays there are plenty of excellent resources that can help you learn the basics and build your writing skills. However, if you need some help while you teach yourself, consider hiring a private tutor to assist you when suffering from writer’s block.
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