Poetic TipsFigurative language. Using figurative language is an effective way of communicating an idea that is not easily understood because of its abstract nature or complexity. We use figurative language all the time in every day speech to illustrate ideas. Although figurative language does not offer a literal explanation, it can be used to compare… Continue reading Figurative Language
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Poetry Snippets.
Choosing words for poetry
Poetry Tips Choosing words for poetry Poets need to understand words, letters and sounds in ways more intimate than the reader or the writer of prose. I want to take you on a journey and show you had you should think of words when writing your poetry. I was given the words PEACH, PAISLEY, PACHABEL,… Continue reading Choosing words for poetry
Prosody
Teaching Series Prosody, Rhythm and Metre PART 1. Poetry is writing using concentrated language to make specific emotional responses through meaning sound and rhythm. To write exemplary poetry as opposed to ok poetry one needs to understand these elements… the ability to manipulate language, how words and syllables create sound and how to work with… Continue reading Prosody
Rhyme.
The stresses on words and the rythmn of poetry
The best way to read poetry is aloud. The choice of words the amount of syllables and the arrangement of lines will dictate the rhythm The time taken to say the word will depend on the amount of syllables and where the stress lies. Punctuation affects rhythmn . Line stops or the running of two… Continue reading The stresses on words and the rythmn of poetry
Poetry
Poetry An imaginative awareness of experience expressed through meaning ,rhythmn and language choices to create an emotional experience. Meaning and emotion through words Poetry is innate because of the way we learn language which is through sound and repetition before we can read or write… Its innate because if the natural rythms within our body. … Continue reading Poetry
Converging Lives. Sounds, Silence and Imagery 