ELEMENTS OF POETRY

Refers to how the poem is put together.

• Form

• Line

• Theme

Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creat vivid images in the minds of the reader.

• Theme

• Form

• Imagery

Characterized by length, rhythm, and arrangement on the page.

• Sound devices

• Line

• Theme

Techniques that create auditory texts.

• Theme

• Sound devices

• Line

Central idea or message of a poem.

• Theme

• Imagery

• Figurative Language

Adds depth and emotion to the poem.

• Figurative languages

• Form

• Sound devices