Basic Elements of

Poetry

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 THEME
the soul of a poem

is what the poet wants to

express through his words

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 Symbolism

 gives a more reflective empathy

to the poem.
 use to express deep hidden
meaning behind words.

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 Meter
 is the basic
structure of a poem

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 Rhythm
 the resonation of words along
with the sounds and the music
produced, when the poem is read
aloud.

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Other Elements:
• personification
• repetition
• Simile
• metaphor

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