What is the value of learning about poetry? Why is poetry taught in school, instead of reading from a textbook?
It is important to explore the world of poetry for many reasons. Poetry allows for a person to express themselves in any way they want to, which a textbook can not. Writers can express feelings, opinions, or ideas about anything that they please. It also teaches the reader to hear and respect the opinions and feelings of the writer. There is also the great value of poetry when reader finds a certain poem that reaches out to them. A person can truly appreciate poetry when they find "their own" poem.
I would agree Justice that it is important to explore the world of poetry. I like the point you made about how poetry allows people to display their feelings in ways that textbooks cannot. I also like the point you made about how poetry is not just important for poets but also for other people as they can connect to poems. Your thoughts are concise and well put. Good job!
ReplyDeleteAlthough I agree with your ending statement that a person can only truly appreciate poetry that reaches out to them, I believe the beginning of your post is contradictory. You talk about writers of poetry. The only people that can truly write poetry are the ones who want to. You can't fake feelings, and there is no true value in being forced to write poetry.
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