How to understand poetry

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1. Read aloud

Poetry comes from an oral tradition. The earliest poems we have were not originally written down, but recited as a form of storytelling, and many poems follow that tradition in spirit. So when you read poetry, you should vocalize the words on the page. Doing so will help you get a feel for the sound of the poem, and at the very least appreciate the beauty of the language. Reading aloud also cues you in to a poem’s rhyme scheme and rhythm, and helps you identify other sonic devices, which include word repetition and alliteration (the repetition of initial consonant sounds).

2. “Prosify”