Which statement about poetry is accurate?

A. Poetry is made up of multiple similes and metaphors.
B. All poems are designed to have a rhyme pattern.
C. Poetry is made up verses called lyrics.
D. Poems are written to evoke emotions in readers

Respuesta :

D. Poems are written to evoke emotions in readers

The statement which is accurate about poetry is D. Poems are written to evoke emotions in readers.  

EXPLANATION:  

Poetry has many definitions. One of them is the definition of poetry based on its purpose. Poetry or prose is written and used to argue, narrate, describe, and define. It is benefited for all of these purposes, but on top of that, the purpose of poetry is beyond the literal. Poetry is used to evoke a feeling, an idea, or a reaction toward the readers or listeners. Poetry is also commonly used to surprise the readers into an experience about humanity, the world, nature, from a new perspective.  

Poetry is characterized into three types:

·       Narrative poetry

Narrative poetry is a kind of poetry which tell a story. The examples are the epic, the ballad, the romance, and the tale in verse because, in that poem, there is a story to tell.  

 

·       Dramatic poetry

Dramatic poetry is a poetry which contains one or more characters. It also includes action. The purpose of dramatic poetry is to involve the readers in a condition or experience. It also used to create tension, expectation, immediacy, and conflict.  

 

·        Lyrical poetry

Lyrical poetry has the most appeal. It is associated with music because the term lyrical is used to indicate a song which is accompanied by the musical instrument. Lyrical poetry is also categorized as a non-narrative poem. It features a single speaker whose goal is to share a mood, state of mind, and attitude toward the readers.

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KEYWORDS: poetry, poem, narrative poetry, lyrical poetry, dramatic poetry  

Subject: English

Class: 10-12

Sub-chapter: Poetry  

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