*Poetry

Poetry terms - There are certain parts that we can identify in a poem, and certain techniques that are used to create poetry.

Types and forms of poetry - While "what poetry is" is difficult to define, there are several types of poetry that follow very specific rules

Sonnets - William Shakespeare was such a prolific writer of this style of poetry that they named it after him!

Feet, Meter, and Scansion - In order to identify certain types of poems, you have to know what the meter is. This is an attempt to explain what the meter of a poem is.

Poetry Analysis - How to figure out what a poem is REALLY about.

Some well-known poets

Some sites with lots of poetry on them