Poetry Recitation

 Poetry + Recitation =Poetry Recitation

Poetry : Poetry is a form of art, an art that breaks across grammar and syntax to create something new and imaginative. A poem is composed to perform by the human voice. Poetry provides an adventure for the mind. It is the most compressed form of language. Poetry are 1) Epic 2) Dramatic 3) Lyric
Poetry includes elements like
Rhyme
Rhythm
Alliteration
Assonance 

Recitation : An  essential way to deliver what word expresses. It is one of the public speaking activities. Speaker adequately delivers ideas, emotion, feelings using distinctive style and rhythm. What a poem says or means is the result of how it is said. SO both the content and form has intimate relationship in the poem.  

Recitation allows the audience to hear the author's words and experience the poem. It does not involve performing the poem with large gestures, accents, or in the voice of a character. Rather, it is about sharing the experience of poetry with an audience by inhabiting the language and tone of the poem with the appropriate level of dramatization
(writes Poetry In Voice)


Why Poetry Recitation for children:
Reading out loud makes it easier for younger children to learn new  words.

Reading and listening poetry help them to understand tone, pattern, pitch, volume and voice inflection

Recitation means also memorizing verses. So it enhances recalling skills. Its very beneficial for them to learn new languages, comprehension.


Reciting poetry includes freedom to express feelings to the audience. It makes children self- expressive with the creative words.

It helps them to gain confidence in public speaking skills. Those who recite poetry in public are more open to speaking in front of mass.

Reciting also ignites them to write that lays foundation for good writing skill.

Tips for Poetry Recitation:
1- Physical Presence
Be attentive and maintain good body language.
Be confident and make a direct connection with the audience.

2- Eye Contact
Make good eye contact

3- Clear Voice
Should have strong recitation with clear voice

4- Pronounce Correctly
First know the word and articulate it.  Words should be pronounced correctly.

5- Understand the poem
Reader must understand poem completely and also know the meaning of every word in the verse.

6- Relax and Read
While reciting make sure you will relax and won't get carried away by audience reaction.
Be natural and enjoy your poetry recitation.

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