THIS CHAPTER will explain some of the unique characteristics of poetry and show you that it’s probably easier to read and write about poetry than you thought. Tips for understanding theme and then using the language of the poem to help you craft a response will be demonstrated. ou are probably just like thousands of others who hear the word “poetry” and respond by saying either, “I don’t like it,” or “I never could understand it.” It is true that poetry is more complicated than other forms of literature, and it takes more skill and patience to penetrate. Because poems.
