Be able to compare the different uses of poetry and poetry.

1. Poetry means "poem", which is a countable noun and can refer to a specific poem or several poems; When used as a subject, the number of predicate verbs depends on the number of poems (that is, poems are singular and predicate verbs are singular; Poetry is plural, predicate verb is plural). For example:

This poem is worth reciting. This poem is worth remembering.

His poems are compared to English romantic novels. His poems are compared with English romantic poems.

2. Poetry also has the meaning of "poetry", but it is the general name of poetry and an uncountable noun; When used as the subject, the predicate verb is always singular. For example:

The writer's poems reflect his love for nature. The author's poems reflect his love for nature.

Poetry has been created since ancient times. People have been writing poems since ancient times.

Poetry helps to stimulate the mind. Poetry can stimulate the mind.