The document discusses poetry, including quotes from poets about poetry. It defines different types of poetry such as narrative, lyric, and dramatic poetry. It also covers analyzing poetry by examining elements like theme, form, diction, tone, imagery, rhythm and meter. Additionally, it lists benefits of poetry such as improving public speaking, conciseness, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills. In conclusion, the document states poetry reflects inner thoughts and feelings and can evoke emotions.

1. POETRY
Dr. Tanveer Afsar Malik

2. Poets on Poetry

3. Poets on Poetry
 “Perhaps no person can be a poet, or can even enjoy poetry, without a
certain unsoundness of mind.”
-Thomas Babington Macaulay

4. Poets on Poetry
 “Perhaps no person can be a poet, or can even enjoy poetry, without a
certain unsoundness of mind.”
-Thomas Babington Macaulay
 “Immature poets imitate; mature poets steal.”
-T.S Eliot

5. Poets on Poetry
 “Perhaps no person can be a poet, or can even enjoy poetry, without a
certain unsoundness of mind.”
-Thomas Babington Macaulay
 “Immature poets imitate; mature poets steal.”
-T.S Eliot
 “Poetry is emotion put into measure. The emotion must come by nature,
but the measure can be acquired by art.”
-Thomas Hardy

6. POETRY

7. POETRY
 Poetry is a form of writing that uses not only words, But also form, Patterns of
sound, Imagery, and Figrative language to convey the message.

8. Types of Poetry

9. Types of Poetry
1. Narrative Poetry

10. Types of Poetry
1. Narrative Poetry
2. Lyric Poetry

11. Types of Poetry
1. Narrative Poetry
2. Lyric Poetry
3. Drammatic Poetry

12. Narrative Poetry

13. Narrative Poetry
 A Narrative Poem is one that tells a story.

14. Lyric Poetry

15. Lyric Poetry
 A highly musical verse that expresses the emotions of the speaker.

16. Dramatic Poetry

17. Dramatic Poetry
 A dramatic poem is a verse that relies heavily on dramatic elements such
as monologue, or dialogue.

18. Analysis of Poetry

19. Analysis of Poetry
 Theme

20. Analysis of Poetry
 Theme
 Form

21. Analysis of Poetry
 Theme
 Form
 Diction (Word Choice)

22. Analysis of Poetry
 Theme
 Form
 Diction (Word Choice)
 Tone (Attitude)

23. Analysis of Poetry
 Theme
 Form
 Diction (Word Choice)
 Tone (Attitude)
 Imagery

24. Analysis of Poetry
 Theme
 Form
 Diction (Word Choice)
 Tone (Attitude)
 Imagery
 Rhythm

25. Analysis of Poetry
 Theme
 Form
 Diction (Word Choice)
 Tone (Attitude)
 Imagery
 Rhythm
 Metre

26. Benefits of Poetry

27. Benefits of Poetry
1. Reading poetry makes you a better public speaker.

28. Benefits of Poetry
1. Reading poetry makes you a better public speaker.
2. The varying forms force you to be concise.

29. Benefits of Poetry
1. Reading poetry makes you a better public speaker.
2. The varying forms force you to be concise.
3. The constraints force you to use stronger vocabulary.

30. Benefits of Poetry
1. Reading poetry makes you a better public speaker.
2. The varying forms force you to be concise.
3. The constraints force you to use stronger vocabulary.
4. Poetry can be combined with other art forms.

31. Benefits of Poetry
1. Reading poetry makes you a better public speaker.
2. The varying forms force you to be concise.
3. The constraints force you to use stronger vocabulary.
4. Poetry can be combined with other art forms.
5. Poetry fosters empathy by allowing you to connect to yourself and
others.

32. Benefits of Poetry
1. Reading poetry makes you a better public speaker.
2. The varying forms force you to be concise.
3. The constraints force you to use stronger vocabulary.
4. Poetry can be combined with other art forms.
5. Poetry fosters empathy by allowing you to connect to yourself and
others.
6. Improves Verbal Skills and Memory.

33. Benefits of Poetry
1. Reading poetry makes you a better public speaker.
2. The varying forms force you to be concise.
3. The constraints force you to use stronger vocabulary.
4. Poetry can be combined with other art forms.
5. Poetry fosters empathy by allowing you to connect to yourself and
others.
6. Improves Verbal Skills and Memory.
7. Improves Critical Thinking.

34. Conclusion

35. Conclusion
 Poetry is a reflection of a persons innermost thoughts, feelings and
desires.

36. Conclusion
 Poetry is a reflection of a persons innermost thoughts, feelings and
desires.
 Poetry can evoke your emotions.