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Structure of a Poem

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The structure of a poem refers to the organization and arrangement of its lines, stanzas, and overall form. It includes elements such as line length, rhyme scheme, meter, and stanzaic patterns.

AP course connection

Topic 2.2: 2.2 Understanding & interpreting meaning in poetic structure

Unit 2

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