Poetic Techniques and Common Pitfalls

The video tutorial critiques a poem titled 'The Missing of You' and explains why it is considered a bad poem. It highlights common mistakes poets make, such as using archaic language, inconsistent rhyme schemes, and cliches. The importance of imagery and metaphors is emphasized, along with avoiding mixed metaphors. The tutorial contrasts ineffective poetry with effective techniques, using examples to illustrate how to write better poetry.

What is the main critique of the poem 'The Missing of You'?

• It is considered a great example of contemporary poetry.

• It is praised for its vivid imagery.

• It lacks a consistent rhyme scheme.

• It uses too many modern words.

Why should poets avoid using archaic words like 'climb' and 'evermore'?

• They are difficult to rhyme with.

• They are not commonly used in modern poetry.

• They are too simple for complex poems.

• They are only suitable for historical poetry.

What is a key issue with inconsistent rhyme schemes?

• They are only suitable for children's poetry.

• They confuse the reader and disrupt the flow.

• They are difficult to write.

• They make the poem sound too formal.

What is a common problem with forced syntax in poetry?

• It makes the poem too long.

• It simplifies the poem too much.

• It makes the poem sound like a song.

• It creates unnatural sentence structures.

Why are bad metaphors problematic in poetry?

• They make the poem too short.

• They are too common in contemporary poetry.

• They are too complex for readers to understand.

• They mix unrelated concepts and confuse the reader.

What makes Kim Addonizio's poem better than 'The Missing of You'?

• It uses vivid imagery and avoids cliches.

• It is longer and more detailed.

• It uses more archaic language.

• It has a consistent rhyme scheme.

What is the main takeaway from the video?

• To write poetry with complex language.

• To write poetry that is difficult to understand.

• To focus on rhyme schemes above all else.

• To read poetry for craft and avoid cliches.