What is Poetry?

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 Poetry
Poetry is a type of literature or artistic writing, that attempts to reflect the poet’s
imagination or emotions.

This is accomplished by arranging words according to meaning, sound, and

rhythm.
What are some
elements of
Poetry?
Rhythm Repetition Simile

Elements in Poetry

Metaphor Alliteration Imagery

Rhythm

A pattern of stressed syllables or

rhyming words.

Rhythm Makes your foot tap!

Repetition
Lines or words that are repeated in
a Poem.

Usually to show something

IMPORTANT!
 Simile

Comparing two unlike things

using like or as.

The little boy is as sweet as

pie!
Metaphor
Saying that one thing is
something else. Similar to
similes but metaphors do not use
the words like or as.

You are a busy bee!

Alliteration

Using the same sound or letter at

the beginning of words or lines.
Imagery

Using words to paint picture using

the five senses.

Helping the reader form a picture in

their mind!
 Closure

What makes poetry a

unique form of
writing