The first element-rhyme: rhyme means "rhyme". Rhyme is the first element and the most basic form of poetry. Classical poetry emphasizes rhyme. Poetry without rhyme is not China's poetry. It can be called "prose poetry", "free poetry" and "modern poetry".
The purpose of rhyming is to make readers catchy and easy to remember, which conforms to the traditional habits of China people. People usually say that a poem is full of charm, which means rhyme and poetry. What is rhyme? Simply put, the rhyme of the last sentence and the next sentence is the same.
The second element-law: law refers to the formal law of poetry. Poetry has poetic style and rhyme; Only quatrains and metrical poems are discussed here. Unique poems and metrical poems have their own special prescribed forms, which have been gradually formed since the early Tang Dynasty and have a history of more than 2,000 years. To break this law and create an alternative form, we must pass the test of time and get used to it.
The third element-taste: taste refers to poetry. Poetry is not only the quality expression of poetry, but also the connotation of poetry. The taste of poetry depends on the reader. If the content is dull and tasteless, like chewing wax, then no matter how perfect the meter is, the poem is just an empty shelf, with no chanting value and no hope of circulation. A poet may not know why he writes poetry, but he must know why he writes poetry. In other words, the poet should shoulder the responsibility of history, be responsible for history, be responsible for readers and be responsible for himself. Therefore, it is emphasized that poetry should be excellent and poetic. Some people compare the form of poetry to a wine bottle, and the wine in the bottle is the connotation of poetry; Suppose that the rhyme and rhyme of poetry are the body, and the taste and taste of poetry are the soul. Therefore, poetry is the most critical element.