1. A Deeper Look into Poetry

2.  Lyric Poetry When a writer creates a lyric poem he/she uses one speaker to express feelings and thoughts. It is a reflective and personal kind of poetry.  Narrative Poetry A narrative poem is much like a book; it tells the readers a story.  Descriptive Poetry When a writer creates a descriptive poem he/she describes the world around the subject or the speaker with the use of adjectives and imagery.

3.  Metaphor – when a writer uses metaphor he/she is comparing two objects without the use of the words “as” or “like”. Comparing one thing with another different thing. Example: “Her home was a Prison.” meaning that the home is in a way like a prison where she is trapped or confined in.  Simile – is the counterpart of metaphor. When the writer uses simile he/she is comparing two or more objects with the use of the words “like” or “as”. Example: “They fought like cats and dogs.” Meaning when the two person involved fight they fight like they were born to hate each other.

4.  Metonymy – when the writer uses metonymy he/she substitutes the name of the main subject with another name that is closely related to it. Example: “Let me give you a hand.” Meaning the person wants to help the other person.  Synecdoche – when a writer uses synecdoche he/she is describing a part for the whole. The writer describes the main object with its subparts. Example: “Great wheels man.” Meaning the person has or owns a great car.

5.  Personification – when a writer uses personification he/she gives human characteristics to non human subjects. Example: “My life came screeching to a halt.” Meaning the person experienced something that made him/her fear for his/her life.  Litotes – when a writer uses litotes he/she uses a positive subject but means the opposite of it or the negative counterpart of it. He/she employs the use of an understatement. Example: “She is not as young as she used to be.” Meaning the person feels old or is really old.  Irony – when a writer uses irony he/she is proving a point but means the exact opposite of it. There is a difference between how the poem or statement looks in general from what it wants to convey or mean. Example: “I’m so happy that I have to work even on weekends.” This is an ironic statement because who would really want to work on weekends?