 The Greek term “poesis” which

means “to create” or “to make” is said

to be the derivation of the word poetry.
 POETRY is indeed a majestic form of
literature for it manifests aesthetic
value relative to how carefully
language is used by a certain poet. It is
an art of communicating meanings,
emotions, and values which leave an
effect or impact on its readers.
 KEY ASPECTS OF
POETRY
 a. Structure
Most poetic works utilize few words and
these are mainly arranged in lines and in stanzas.
However, the structure may have some different
feature depending on the style established by a
writer. For example, a haiku, a ballad, and a
sonnet have peculiar structures.
 b. Language
The use of connotation, concrete words, as
well as figurative language can be perceived very
evident in poetry writing. The writer may use a
variety of figurative expression to beautify and
heighten the effect of a poetic work.
 c. Tone, Sound, Rhythm
Poem writing is mostly similar to song-
writing. Various elements that may contribute
to the total effect and impact of a poetic
masterpiece should be in unity and harmony. In
most cases, poets are careful of using various
rhyming patterns and even sound devices.
 d. Emotional Appeal
Poems mainly convey meanings in a
mysterious way. Thus, words, ideas, or
constructs used by the writer may bear certain
meanings which go beyond the literal or
ordinary sense. A reader must have the ability to
deduce and to interpret certain ideas that may
lead to the better understanding of what the
poem reveals.
Essential Composites of
Poetry
 a. SENSE
This element involves diction or known
as the word choice, imagery that can truly
appeal to the senses, and lastly, figurative
expressions. It can be best established by the
meanings of words, symbolisms, and images
used by the writer.
 b. SOUND
This element is an offshoot of a variety of
elements like tonal patterns, rhythm, and
measurements. Sound devices, rhyming
schemes, and repetitions are mainly utilized to
create an effect and a strong appeal.
 c. STRUCTURE
This element pertains to the way how
words and lines are organized, sequenced,
arranged and formed to ensure unity of form.It
involves the careful and mindful combination of
different parts, establishing harmony among
these to form a whole.
 Examples of Structured Poems
1. Couplet – a form of poetry that uses two lines that
rhyme.
2. Haiku – a Japanese poetry that uses three lines. It
follows the five-seven-five syllable. It does not rhyme. It
is mostly about nature.
3. Cinquain – a five line poem.
4. Diamante – a seven-line poem in the shape of a
diamond.
5. Acrostic – a poem in which the letters of each line
spell a special word.
 a. DRAMATIC POETRY
This is a lyric work that exhibits dialogue and
characterization which are known to be elements of
drama. A monologue which is specifically delivered
by an individual in a dramatic performance and
another is the soliloquy which is a monologue used
to develop the character of a speaker by providing
information by the revelation of the character’s
personal thoughts, emotions and feelings both belong
to this type.
 b. LYRIC POETRY
This mainly discloses a poet’s feelings and emotions
which can be perceived to be subjective and personal.
This is known to be melodic since it was first recited
accompanied by a lyre – a U-shaped string instrument.
Lyric poetry covers the following:
1. simple lyric – which includes pastorals that describe
scenes and objects of nature.
2. songs – which are emotional verses sung during
special occasions
3. odes – which are extended lyric poems ascribed to
be more serious and complex in form than a simple
lyric
4. sonnets – which are commonly composed of 14
lines
5. elegy – which mainly laments the death of a
person or group
 c. NARRATIVE POETRY
This is mainly a poem that is non-dramatic in
which the prime goal of the author is to narrate a
story. It has a variety of length and of complexity.
Examples of narrative poems are epics, metrical
tales and romances, and ballads.