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The document is an introduction to poetry, highlighting its key elements such as form, speaker, sound, imagery, and figurative language. It explains that poems can express a wide range of ideas and emotions, often structured in lines and stanzas. The document also includes examples of poetic techniques, emphasizing the importance of sound and sensory imagery in poetry.













An introduction to poetry, its significance, and the presenter, Mrs. Sample.
Poems express ideas, feelings, and sounds in concise language, covering any subject.
Introduction to the fundamental elements of poetry: Form, Speaker, Sound, Imagery, and Figurative Language.
Discusses the structure of poems, including lines, stanzas, and types of forms like structured, repeated pattern, and free verse.
An interactive segment that includes traditional and contemporary poetic examples for engagement.
The role of the speaker in poetry, highlighting how it can be the poet or a created character.
Explains how voice in poetry can vary with dialects and idioms, contributing to the poem's meaning.
Emphasizes the importance of sound in poetry and the expectation for it to be read aloud.
Identifies four key sound techniques in poetry: Rhyme, Rhythm, Repetition, and Onomatopoeia.
Defines imagery as language that engages the five senses to enhance reader experience.
Explains figurative language, which conveys meanings beyond the literal interpretation.
Lists various types of figurative language including simile, metaphor, personification, and more.
Wraps up the presentation, signaling the end of the poetry discussion.