A few days ago
Anonymous

What is the difference between poems and essays?

I’m going to have to write an essay. Please give me at least 5 details for me to choose from!!

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A few days ago
lightcommastix

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Poetry (generally) uses meter and rhyme. Not always, though. Poetry tends to put a lot of emphasis on what the words SOUND like together, instead of just what they say/mean. Poetry is often more imaginative/creative/emotional than prose.
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