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Reading Poem

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How to Read a Poem Like a Pro by jason philip, jesse surya Most people usually read poetry quickly because they are nervous or lazy and finally don’t know the original meaning or the intention of the poet when writing the poem. The poet wants us to feel what he or she feels when writing the poem. Below are some ways to read a poem correctly. Read the poem slowly Nervous readers will tend to speak rapidly in order to get the reading over quickly. The best way to read a poem is by reading it slowly (but not too slow). It’s the best way to ensure that the poem is read clearly and understood by the listeners. It will underscore the importance of each and every word in the poetry. An easy way for the reader to set an easy pace is by pausing for a few seconds between the title and the first line of the poem. Use pauses Pausing at every ends of each line will create a choppy effect and interrupt the flow of the poem’s sense. Readers should pause only where there is punct

Elements in Poetry

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Not Only in Chemistry, We can Find Elements in Poetry Too! by leony santoso, vincent s. We can find a lot of elements in a poem. There are 2 kinds of elements, extrinsic elements and intrinsic elements. To determine them, we must read each poem carefully. Extrinsic elements Extrinsic elements are the elements that we can’t find inside the poem. It is about the information that supports and surround the poem itself. It could describe the author’s feelings or experiences or environment that is around the author. Author’s life : The things that the author experienced, could affect the plot and settings of the poem that he made Historical background : Historical background is the flow of the story. Historical background could be used to send moral message from the past. Cultural background : The cultural background could affect the plot and settings of the poem, and the author’s culture could be mixed there. Social background : Social background could b