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Unfortunately, the question is a little bit too general for a good answer. Different types of poetry have different structures, and some poetry (free verse) is essentially structureless. The only general things that you could say is that poetry is (usually) shorter than stories and novels, and poetry is (usually) a more concise way of writing... poets tend to struggle over finding the perfect _word_ to describe something, whereas non-poets could write three sentences or more to express the same thing. That's all I can think of that is (usually) true of poetry in general. Some poems rhyme, many do not. Some poems have limitations on words or syllables in each line. Some do not.
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Poetry is typically organized into stanzas, which are groups of lines. Each stanza can vary in length and structure. Poetic structure also includes rhyme scheme, meter, and other devices like alliteration or repetition that contribute to the overall rhythm and flow of the poem.
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What is a major difference between the poetry of Emily Dickinson and Walt Whitman?
A. Dickinson's poetry addresses many topics at once, whereas Whitman's poetry focuses on a single topic. B. Dickinson's poetry has a strict structure, whereas Whitman's poetry rejects structure. C. Dickinson's poetry is rambling, whereas Whitman's poetry is succinct. D. Dickinson's poetry is frivolous, whereas Whitman's poetry is serious.
What is the major difference between the poetry of Emily Dickinson and the poetry of Walt Whitman?
A. Dickinson's poetry addresses many topics at once, whereas Whitman's poetry focuses on a single topic. B. Dickinson's poetry has a strict structure, whereas Whitman's poetry rejects structure. C. Dickinson's poetry is rambling, whereas Whitman's poetry is succinct. D. Dickinson's poetry is frivolous, whereas Whitman's poetry is serious.
What is meant by form when discussing poetry?
the elements of a poems structure
What term is best describes the poem from To A Skylark?
structure poetry
The basic rhythmic structure of a verse in poetry is called?
The rhythmic structure of a poem is referred to as meter
What is the meter of a poem?
In poetry, the meter is the basic rhythmic structure of a verse.
Which of these terms is defined as the repetition of grammatical structure in prose and poetry?
parallelelism
Why do you need structure in poetry?
It sets the tone of the poem. Structure helps the reader follow along. Finally structure helps mandate the theme and your style.
Structures of James L Cuthbertson poetry?
James L. Cuthbertson's poetry was that of a stanza structure. His poems were classified under the category of occasional poetry. He wrote his verses with restraint and simplicity.
What aspect of Robert frost poetry is traditional?
The use of meter apex
In poetry sometimes limitations influences a poem's?
Limitations can influence a poem's structure.
How poetry and prose are alike?
Modern poetry and prose are identical in structure and diction. The only difference is that prose claiming to be poetry is artificially arrayed in "lines" and pseudo-stanzas on the page instead of honest paragraphs.
