Beats? Rhythm? Learn what a stanza is in poetry.
There’s something really personal about a good poem. The ones we connect with feel like they’re talking directly to our souls. But it’s hard to connect with a piece of literature if you don’t understand the parts. For example, what is a stanza in poetry? And why are they crucial to finding the deeper meaning of the words?
There are lots of different words that describe the elements of a poem. Today, we’re going to focus on the stanza, which creates the backbone of a poem and gives it form.
We’ll go over the definition, look at stanza examples, and talk about how the best poetry is there to inspire and tap into parts of ourselves we have never seen.
Ready? Let’s get started.
Author: Jason Hellerman
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
