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Beauty of poetry

Chapter 4 Poetry style

Word Count: 659    |    Released on: 29/07/2023

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densed and impactful manner. Throughout history, various poetry styles have emerged, each with its unique characteristics and influen

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er. The most famous sonnet form is the Shakespearean or Elizabethan sonnet, which follows a rhyme scheme of ABABCDCDEFEFGG. This structure allows for a concise yet powerful expression of emot

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apturing fleeting moments in nature. This style emphasizes simplicity and brevity, encouraging poets to find profound meaning within the natural world. Haikus oft

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e conventional norms and express themselves more freely. With no set rules, free verse offers boundless possibilities for creativity, allowing poets to experiment with line breaks, rhythm, and language. Walt

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hythm and often feature a witty and comical punchline. The AABBA rhyme scheme contributes to the light-heartedness of the form, and many limericks explore absurd scenarios or

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erse, served as a means of preserving cultural history and values. Examples include Homer's "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey," which recount the Trojan War and the journey of Odysseus, respe

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age as an integral part of the poem's meaning. Poets play with typography, spacing, and arrangement to create visual representations of their subjects, enhanc

boundless creativity of free verse, and from the playful limerick to the visual innovation of concrete poetry, each style contributes to the beauty and power of poetry as an art form. As poet

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