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Setting the Record Straight About Poetry

In the late 1900s, a growth spurt took place in the poetry world. More and more young people began writing poetry. Many feel that this onset of new poets was spurred by the introduction of slam poetry and rap music. As a result, many myths were formed and taken for reality. Below are seven concepts about poetry and their arguments:

Writing Your Own Poetry

The most popular style of our time is the ‘free verse’ style. This form originated in the late 19th century, with Walt Whitman being credited for it. Before this form was introduced, poetry was restricted to certain form.