Introduction to

Poetry
Words, art, and expression - poetry is all about evoking emotions, eliciting
sympathy, and elevating beauty. In this presentation, we'll explore the
power of words and the beauty of poetry.

by Shaimaa Habib
Elements of
Poetry
Meter
Rhyme
The rhythmical patterns in
a poem that create a beat
and influence the tone.
Structure
The form a poem takes, such
as sonnet or haiku, which
affects the way it is read
and understood.
The repetition of sounds at
the end of lines that adds
emphasis and creates
harmony.
Imager
y
The use of descriptive
language to create vivid and
evocative mental pictures
and impressions.
Different Types of
Poetry

Sonnets Haik Free

u Verse
14 lines of iambic A Japanese form made of Poetry without any formal
pentameter and a strict three lines of 5, 7, and 5 meter or rhyme scheme
rhyme scheme that syllables, usually about that allows for more fluid,
originated in Italy. nature or the seasons. contemporary expression.
Figurative Language in
Poetry
Metaphor
Simile
A comparison between two unlike things A comparison between two unlike things
that is implied rather than stated. using "like" or "as."

Personification Synecdoch
e
A device that gives human qualities to A figure of speech in which a part is used
non- human things or abstract ideas. to represent a whole or vice versa, like
"lend me your ears."
How to Analyze a
Poem

Read Take Deconstruct

Aloud Notes
Pay attention to the words, Write down impressions, Break the poem down into its
structure, and tone of the emotions, and observations as parts and analyze the elements
poem. you read. at work.
Famous Poets and Their
Works
Poet Poem

Maya Angelou "Still I Rise"

William Shakespeare "Sonnet 18"

Langston Hughes "Dreams"

Sylvia Plath "Daddy"

Conclusion and Importance of
Poetry
Artistic Expression Cultural Personal Growth
Poetry provides a unique mode
of artistic expression that
allows for creative exploration
and self- discovery.
Significance
Poetry is a cornerstone of
many cultures and plays an
important role in shaping our
collective identity and
values.
Reading and engaging with
poetry can help individuals
develop empathy,
imagination, and critical
thinking skills.