Poetry
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Poetry is the most compressed form of literature. It is composed of carefully chosen words expressing great depth of meaning. Poetry uses specific devices such as connotation, alliteration, and rhythm to express the appropriate combination of meaning and emotion.
There are two basic types of poetry:
- traditional - poetry that follows standard rules of grammar and syntax with a regular rhythm and rhyme scheme.
- modern - avoids rhyme and standard grammatical organization and seeks new ways of expression.