Rhythm

Definition: A strong repeating movement or pattern that represents or the beat of the poem. Rhythm is measured in feet or many syllables.






Examples:
By the shore of Gitchie Gumee,
By the shining Big-Sea-Water,
At the doorway of his wigwam,
In the pleasant Summer morning,
Hiawatha stood and waited


Significance: There are different feelings and emotion in poetry. A change of rhythm may change the whole background and emotion of the poem. For example, changing the rhythm of a happy poem may turn it into a depressing poem.