Poetry Introduction

POETRY

Definition: A type of literature that can express feelings, ideas in written or spoken form. It use rhyming, patterns, and descriptive words to either create a mood, music, or an image to the reader.

Example:
And the raven, never flitting, still is sitting, still is sitting
On the pallid bust of Pallas just above my chamber door;
And his eyes have all the seeming of a demon's that is dreaming.
And the lamplight o'er him streaming throws his shadow on the floor;
And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor
Shall be lifted---nevermore!

~The Raven by Edgar Allen Poe~

Significance:
Poetry is an art that helps people to be creative, writers can express their feelings, and readers can predict what's the writer is feeling. It is a way of communication, through words, music, and creativity.