Modern poetry, also known as new poetry, refers to the poetry from the May 4th Movement to the founding of People's Republic of China (PRC). It is a new style poem that adapts to the requirements of the times, reflects real life with the vernacular close to the masses, expresses the revolutionary content of science and democracy, and breaks the shackles of old-style poems with metrical form as the main symbol.
There are many ways to classify poems, which can be divided into different categories according to different principles and standards. Basically divided into: classical poetry and modern poetry. Among them, modern poetry is divided into modern style poetry and modern metrical poetry.
The form of poetry is also a problem that must be paid attention to, but it should be written according to the content or order, especially in the organization of language. There are two main aspects: the first is the use of rhetoric; The first is to break the rules. Flexible use of various rhetorical devices can enhance the vitality of poetry, boldly break through the traditional combination and achieve more unexpected results, but not too much.
Rhetoric is an important skill in poetry. Including personification, metaphor, hierarchy, questioning, repetition, exaggeration, symbol and so on. It can be said that each expression has its own unique characteristics. It can express the content of poetry more vividly than the use of poetry. It can make readers realize the artistic conception of poetry from the beginning, and make poetry more emotional and meaningful.
Using exaggeration, symbolism, synaesthesia and other techniques can inject fresh blood into poetry, make poetry more imaginative and affinity, make people feel vague and obscure, and make readers truly understand the author's thoughts and feelings.