2.+Elements+of+Poetry

 __Elements of Poetry __

__Rhyme__-Poetry does not have to rhyme!! But, sometimes you can let the rhyme create the poem. You can use simple rhymes at the end of sentences or in the middle of what you are writing.  __Punctuation__-In poetry you do not have to follow the punctuation rules. You can leave out capitalizations, periods, and commas. But, you have to remember there needs to be a reason why you are not including the punctuation. By adding capitalizations the poem may seem scarier! 
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__Line Breaks__-You can use line breaks where a though ends, at the end of a phrase, or can be used to break up thoughts/words.

__White Space__- text can be anywhere on the page. White space is usually to the left or right of the poem.  __Word Choice__- Poets can manipulate the pace, or how quickly you read a poem. It is important to use words that paint a picture in the reads mind.

Watch this video to find out more about diffrent types of poems. ** media type="custom" key="4118349"