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( Poetry )
- Poetry is a natural beginning to literature for young children and enjoyable literary form for all ages. In their earliest years, children require language and knowledge of the world around them through listening and observing. Poetry, primarily, an oral form of literature that draws heavily on the auditory perceptions of the listeners. Poetry is the expression of ideas and feelings through a rhythmical composition of imaginative and beautiful words selected for their sound effects. Children often believe that rhyme is an essential ingredient of poetry; yet some types of poetry do not rhyme. Instead, what distinguishes poetry from prose is the use of succinct, exact, and beautiful language to express the concentration of thought and feeling, as well as the underlying pulse and rhythm. Values of Poetry for Children The most important value of poetry and verse come for fun and enjoyment they provide for children Poetry can help children see and hear unusual things or to view usual things in a new Way Elements of Poetry The elements of a poem includes meaning, rhythm, sound patterns, figurative language, and sense imagery Meaning. Meaning is the underlying idea, feeling, or mood expressed through the poem. It is the expressed or implied message the poet conveys. Rhythm. Rhythm is the beat of the poem. A fast rhythm is effected through short lines, clipped syllables, and short vowel sounds. A fast rhythm can provide the listener with a feeling of happiness, excitement, drama, and even tension suspense. A slow rhythm is effected by longer lines, multisyllabic words, and long vowel sounds. A slow rhythm can evoke languor, tranquility, harmony, to name just a few. A change in rhythm during a poem signals a change in meaning.