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OpenStudy (anonymous):

How does meter and structure have an effect on the meaning or ideas of a poem?

ILovePuppiesLol (ilovepuppieslol):

http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/arts/literature/poetry3.htm this can help

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Can someone just quickly explain this to me?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

It doesn't impact the meaning and the ideas as directly as it impacts the feeling, the tone of the poem. If a poem has long lines, rigid structure, and consistent line lengths, it is more likely to feel formal and serious. On the other hand, a poem with a lot of variety to the line lengths and fluidity to the meter is more likely to feel conversational, with a range of emotions

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