What are the literary genre characteristics of poetry?

The content of poetry is the most concentrated reflection of social life. Poetry is full of emotion and imagination. Poetry language has the characteristics of conciseness, image, harmonious tone and distinct rhythm. In form, poetry is not based on sentences, but on behavior, and its branches are mainly based on rhythm rather than meaning.

Poetry is a literary genre with a certain rhythm and rhythm, which vividly expresses the author's rich feelings in highly concise language and reflects the social life in a concentrated way.

Poetry is full of the author's thoughts, feelings and rich imagination. The language is concise and vivid, with distinct rhythm, harmonious phonology and rich musical beauty. Sentences are generally in rows, paying attention to the beauty of structure and form.

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Poetry is the oldest and most literary style, which comes from ancient labor songs (later developed into folk songs) and sacrificial eulogy. Poetry was originally a general term for poetry and songs, and poetry was combined with music and dance.

China's poems have a long history and rich heritage, such as The Book of Songs, Songs of the South, Han Yuefu and the works of countless poets. European poetry originated from Homer and Sappho in ancient Greece, Virgil and Horace in ancient Rome.