Most literary themes are recreated from life experiences and are common to everyone. The shape it takes upon the paper is important to its inherent meaning. Line breaks, indents, spacing and punctuation are all important elements of poetic form. All poems have an emotional value connected to them, although sometimes it is more subtle than others. The selection of particular images and words can enhance and sustain the emotional value, and care must be given to consistancy within the poem.
Word choice makes an incredible difference in how the rhythm works.
Care must be taken to be aware of word length, stresses and the sound made by the letters themselves. All of these things contribute to the rhythm of a poem. It is important to maintain the integrity of the imagery and emotion even when rhyming. Students will look at ways to rearrange lines and wording to make rhyming work with the poem rather than distract from it.