Poetry is written to be read in silence and in groups; it is not performed as a drama or play, but can bring just as much emotion as a drama by listening. Poetry technique is tone, sounds, ideas, feelings and rhythms. The style of poetry is determined by the use of words the author chooses. Some words are use in a formal style and others can be an informal style. As cited by (Lowell, 1923). “Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words” (Clugston, 2010).
I read poetry and enjoy it, but I can only really enjoy it when I can do so with a group. Listening to poetry allows me to pick up the tone and rhythm. I miss these two elements when reading poetry. I love going to see live performance of dramas some times when reading I will miss the development or some small incident that changes the play.
Clugston, R. (2010). Journey into literature. San Diego, California: Bridgepoint Education, Inc. Retrieved from