Poetry

Definition:


A rhythmic, artistic, and imaginative way of writing that portrays a certain idea or thought.

Example:

There was an Old Man with a beard,

Who said, 'It is just as I feared!

Two Owls and a Hen,

Four Larks and a Wren,

Have all built their nests in my beard!'

Significance:

Poetry tells a story in a simple, creative way and should be appreciated at all ages. Poetry is such an important part of literature because it can show the depth of any person's thinking.