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__ What is a Poem? __

a piece of writing that partakes of the nature of both speech and song that is nearly always rhythmical, usually metaphorical, and often exhibits such formal elements as meter, rhyme, and stanzaic structure.

Great sites for help with poetry:

http://ingridsnotes.wordpress.com/tag/poetic-tools/

http://www.laflemm.com/RfT/PoetTools.pdf

http://www.explorewriting.co.uk/PunctuationAndPoetry.html

http://www.poetryfoundation.org/browse/poets

http://www.oprah.com/spirit/12-Ways-to-Write-a-Poem



Other Writing Resources: [] This site has great information about essay writing.

[] This is a terrific resourse for mapping your outline. It can help you formulate your ideas and assist you in deciding how to organize your ideas.

[] Here's info about developing an effective thesis statement.

[] MLA In-text citation guide

[] MLA citation page guide

[] Literary terms and definitions