Poetry Introduction

A type of literature that expresses ideas and feelings, or tells a story in a specific form.

Poetry evokes feelings.

Poetry goes hand in hand with music.

The genre of Rap stands for: – Rhythm and Poetry (Rap)

5 Characteristics of Poetry: – Rhyme – Rhythm – Shape – Form – Figurative Language

Rhyme: – Some poems use rhyming words to create a certain effect. – Not all poems are rhyming. Poetry that does not rhyme is called "free verse poetry."

Rhythm: – Rhythm can be described as the beat of the poem.

Figurative Language: – Figurative Language is often found in poetry.

Shape: – You can tell you are reading a poem based on the way it looks. A book of poems looks different from a regular novel.

Mood: – The mood of a poem is the feeling that it has. A poem can be sad, gloomy, humorous, happy, etc.