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Rhymers, rhyme and meter - Poetry, Rap and Hip Hop

Special Delivery – Does it really need to rhyme and what exactly is a meter? 5 (1)

Two weeks ago I threw out an idea of what constituted good poetry. Is it necessary to employ certain rhyme patterns, meter, or syllable patterns? No, not at all. One can easily write a poem in a free verse format and still create the necessary imagery to make an impact, though even free verse will often take on a natural flow of its own. Despite this, the arguments for strict rhyme and meter remain prevalent with more than just a few people.

Rhymers, rhyme and meter - Poetry, Rap and Hip Hop

It’s hard to argue against the effectiveness of lyrical patterns. They’re catchy, pleasant to the ears, even Read More »Special Delivery – Does it really need to rhyme and what exactly is a meter? 5 (1)