ELEMENTS OF POETRY

1. Voice the poems implied attitude towards its subject (need to interpret the details of the
poems language)
2. Imagery representation of a sensory impression, feeling, or idea
Related images in a poem
It conveys meaning beyond the literal
3. Symbolic object of action
represents something beyond itself

It is a good idea to look at the title of the poem that we will explore, for the title gives a clue to the
controlling idea in the poem.

The POEM may present:

1. narrative tell a story
2. dramatic express a strong feeling or experience
3. lyric share thoughts, feelings about aa subject or observation