Introduction to Poetry for Beginners

Apa itu puisi?

• Biografi seseorang

• Sekumpulan data yang di kumpulkan oleh penulis

• Tulisan yang indah

• bentuk sastra yang menggunakan bahasa indah dan imajinatif untuk mengungkapkan perasaan dan gagasan.

Name one common type of poem.

• limerick

• epic

• sonnet

• haiku

What is a rhyme scheme?

• A rhyme scheme is the number of stanzas in a poem.

• A rhyme scheme is the theme of a poem.

• A rhyme scheme is the ordered pattern of rhymes at the ends of lines in a poem.

• A rhyme scheme is the emotional tone of a poem.

What is a stanza in a poem?

• A stanza is a single line in a poem.

• A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem.

• A stanza is the title of a poem.

• A stanza is a type of punctuation used in poetry.

Can poetry tell a story?

• Yes, poetry can tell a story.

• Poetry is only for expressing feelings.

• Stories can only be told in prose.

• Poetry cannot convey emotions.

What is the purpose of imagery in poetry?

• To create a rhythmic structure in the poem.

• The purpose of imagery in poetry is to evoke sensory experiences and create vivid mental pictures.

• To simplify complex ideas for the reader.

• To provide a summary of the poem's themes.

What does it mean to personify something?

• To attribute human traits or qualities to non-human entities.

• To give non-human entities a voice in conversation.

• To create a physical representation of an object.

• To describe something in a literal manner.

Name a famous poet you know.

• William Shakespeare

• Emily Dickinson

• Langston Hughes

• Robert Frost

What is a metaphor?

• A metaphor is a type of simile.

• A metaphor is a literal description of an object.

• A metaphor is a synonym for a word.

• A metaphor is a direct comparison between two unlike things.

How can you express your feelings through poetry?

• By writing in a journal instead of poetry

• By using only simple language

• By avoiding any emotional themes

• You can express your feelings through poetry by using imagery, metaphors, and various poetic forms.