Poetry is difficult to define. A literary style with carefully chosen words, it often expresses feelings and emotions. Sometimes it is rhythmic in style.
The following are elements of poetry:
- Rhythm
- Rhyme
- Sound
- Imagery
- Figurative Language
- Shape
From Kiefer, B., & Tyson C. (2009). Charlotte Huck's children's literature: A brief guide. McGraw-Hill.