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Vampire Poems and Reading Out-loudReading vampire poetry out-loud is no different than reading any other poem, same language, same puntuation, same rules. It is just that the subject is supernaturally wonderful! So, in interest of improving your understanding of what the poet wanted to say, the following are simple rules to remember.
- Remember that each stanza change acts the same as a paragraph does in a narrative; it denotes a completely new thought and idea is taking place.
- While the eye observes the end of each physical line when the brain is reading, the brain is actually trained by usage and practice to read standard punctuation the same as usual. A period denotes the end of action in a particular sentence. A comma pauses between two sections, a semi-colon links two completely different thoughts which work to create a deeper message than the separation into two sentences will create. - When reading a poem out loud, run past the line-end as though you are simply reading a standard sentence. _ The poet might need to phrase the internal phrasing oddly in order for the rhyme scheme to work. This is standard, so don't let it drive you bonkers.
_ A stanza may be any length -- _ A Sonnet is usually fourteen lines in one stanza. _ A Rhymed poem will have all the line-ends rhyme (end in similar sounds). For instance, vampire and desire both end in an ire sound. _ Some rhymed poems will have a "forced rhyme;" the end word has to be somewhat mispronounced in order for it to rhyme with the word as the poet intends. _ Some poems will have "Internal rhymes;" often these are "ed" or "ing" endings - - but not always. For an indepth look at the structures and rules of language usage in poems, take a look at the following: Poetic Structure and Elements |
