| Poetry Poetry is form of writing that can be distinguished from prose. What is poetry? It may be difficult to define poetry. However, gaining an understanding of the elements of poetry may help to have a better understanding of the definition of poetry. Elements of Poetry What are the elements of poetry? There may be at least three basic elements of poetry. These three basic elements of poetry are indicated below: 1. Artistic Expression Poetry can be considered a form of artistic expression. The artistic quality may be reflected in the aesthetic quality of the writing, the metaphors and symbolism in poetry, the rhyme in poetry, and the imagery in poetry. 2. Creativity Poetry can also be considered as reflecting creativity. Poems may be original in both the content and style of writing. 3. Self-expression Writing poems may involve expression one's own thoughts and feelings, and these thoughts and feelings may be a reflection of one's personality. Psychology of Poetry Understanding poetry may be important. The psychology of poetry includes such questions as why we may like to write poetry, and why we may like to read poetry. Below is an article concerning the psychology of poetry. The Psychology of Poetry The article below concerns a study on creativity in which poems were judged with respect to creativity. Can Being Extrinsically Motivated Reduce Creativity? |