Poetry

Definition

Poetry refers to a form of literary expression that uses rhythmic and imaginative language to evoke emotions and create vivid imagery. It often follows specific structures such as rhyme, meter, and stanzas.

Related terms

Metaphor:

A figure of speech that compares two unrelated things by stating one thing is another. Example: "Her smile is a ray of sunshine."

Rhyme Scheme: The pattern of rhymes at the end of lines in a poem. Example: ABAB or AABB.

Stanza: A group of lines in poetry, similar to a paragraph in prose writing.