A form of literary art that uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language to evoke meanings beyond the prosaic ostensible meaning.
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Ancient Poetry
Early forms of poetry that were part of oral traditions, utilizing repetitive structures and rhythmic patterns for memorization.
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Sumerian Poetry
Includes the 'Epic of Gilgamesh,' a lengthy narrative poem addressing themes of heroism, friendship, and the human condition.
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Ancient Greek Poetry
Epic poems like the 'Iliad' and the 'Odyssey' by Homer, central to Greek culture, highlighting themes of honor, bravery, and the wrath of gods.
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Classical Poetry
Poetry from the classical era, featuring sophisticated poetic forms and meters, with significant poets like Sappho, Virgil, and Ovid.
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Sappho
A Greek lyric poetess known for emotional and personal poetry, often focusing on love and desire.
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Virgil
A Roman poet renowned for his epic 'The Aeneid,' blending Roman history with mythology.
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Ovid
Known for 'Metamorphoses,' a narrative poem weaving myths and legends through the theme of transformation.
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Medieval Poetry
Poetry from the medieval period, including courtly love poetry and religious hymns.
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Dante Alighieri
'The Divine Comedy' describes Dante's journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven, serving as an allegory of the soul's journey towards God.
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Geoffrey Chaucer
'The Canterbury Tales' offers a rich tapestry of medieval society, blending humor, pathos, and moral reflection.
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Renaissance Poetry
Marked by a revival of classical themes and the creation of new poetic forms, with notable poets like Shakespeare, Petrarch, and Milton.
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William Shakespeare
Renowned for sonnets and plays exploring themes of love, time, beauty, and mortality.
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Petrarch
An Italian scholar and poet known as the 'father of humanism,' greatly influencing Renaissance poetry.
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John Milton
Best known for 'Paradise Lost,' recounting the biblical story of the Fall of Man.
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Modern Poetry
Poetry from the 19th and 20th centuries reflecting rapid societal and cultural changes, with key figures like Emily Dickinson, Walt Whitman, T.S. Eliot, and Langston Hughes.
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Emily Dickinson
An American poet known for unconventional style, exploring themes of death, immortality, and the inner self.
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Walt Whitman
Celebrated for free verse poetry, embracing a broad, inclusive vision of America.
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T.S. Eliot
A leading figure in modernist poetry, known for 'The Waste Land' and 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock.'
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Langston Hughes
A central figure in the Harlem Renaissance, capturing the experiences and struggles of African Americans in his poetry.
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Form
Refers to the structure of a poem, including stanza arrangement, line length, and overall pattern.
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Sonnet
A 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme and meter, such as the Shakespearean and Petrarchan sonnet.
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Haiku
A three-line poem originating from Japan with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5, often focusing on nature.
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Free Verse
Poetry without a specific meter or rhyme scheme, allowing greater flexibility in expression.
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Sound
Contributes to the overall effect of a poem, including elements like rhyme that enhance meaning and emotional impact.
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Rhyme
The correspondence of sounds at the ends or within lines of a poem, creating a musical quality.
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Slant Rhyme
Approximate rhyme where the sounds are similar but not identical (e.g., 'shape' and 'keep').
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Meter
The rhythmic pattern of a poem, determined by the number and type of stresses, or beats, in each line.
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Iambic Meter
Consists of pairs of unstressed and stressed syllables (e.g., 'To be or not to be').
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Trochaic Meter
Consists of pairs of stressed and unstressed syllables (e.g., 'Tyger Tyger, burning bright').
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Anapestic Meter
Consists of two unstressed syllables followed by a stressed syllable (e.g., 'In the blink of an eye').
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Dactylic Meter
Consists of a stressed syllable followed by two unstressed syllables (e.g., 'Eve, with her basket, was').
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Alliteration
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words (e.g., 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers').
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Imagery
Involves the use of vivid and descriptive language to create mental images and sensory experiences for the reader.
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Visual Imagery
Descriptions of what something looks like (e.g., 'The golden sunset bathed the landscape in a warm glow').
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Auditory Imagery
Descriptions of sounds (e.g., 'The whispering wind rustled the leaves').
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Olfactory Imagery
Descriptions of smells (e.g., 'The aroma of fresh-baked bread filled the air').
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Gustatory Imagery
Descriptions of taste (e.g., 'The tangy, sweet taste of the ripe mango').
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Tactile Imagery
Descriptions of touch (e.g., 'The rough bark of the ancient tree').
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Theme
The underlying message or main idea of a poem.
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Symbolism
The use of symbols to represent ideas or concepts beyond their literal meaning.
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Lyric Poetry
A category of poetry that expresses personal emotions, thoughts, and feelings.
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Narrative Poetry
Poetry that tells a story and includes elements such as plot, characters, and setting.
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Dramatic Poetry
Poetry that presents characters in action and uses dialogue to convey the story.
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Expression of Emotion
One of the functions of poetry, conveying feelings and emotions in a condensed form.
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Storytelling
The function of narrative poetry, capturing historical and personal events through storytelling.
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Narrative poetry
Poetry that tells stories, captures historical and personal events, and often includes a plot, characters, and setting.
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Reflection and Contemplation
The use of poetry for reflecting on life, nature, and human experiences, allowing introspection and philosophical inquiry.
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Cultural Preservation
The role of poetry in preserving cultural traditions, stories, values, and celebrating cultural identity.
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Social Commentary
The practice of using poetry to comment on social, political, and cultural issues, challenging norms and advocating for change.
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Robert Frost
Known for depictions of rural life, exploration of social and philosophical themes, and use of colloquial language.
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Maya Angelou
An influential figure in literature and civil rights, exploring themes of identity, racism, and liberation.
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Experimental Forms
Modern poetry experimentation with form, structure, free verse, visual poetry, and unconventional language use.
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Diverse Voices
Contemporary poetry reflecting a wide range of voices and experiences, including marginalized communities.
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Digital Age
The impact of the internet on poetry, allowing for greater publication, dissemination, and accessibility.
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