Poetry is the oldest and most varied art we have: if anyone tells you there is one correct method for composing a poem, ...

and so understanding rhythm will help with your understanding of the whole poem. Just like in the music in a film, the beat or rhythm helps to build an expectation of the content.

and so understanding rhythm will help with your understanding of the whole poem. Just like in the music in a film, the beat or rhythm helps to build an expectation of the content.

Unlike our everyday writing, poetry is artistic, expressive, and figurative. Understanding the subject of a poem The first thing you should do when given a poem is read its title carefully.