Definition: Stanza types are defined by line count: Singlet (1), Couplet (2), Tercet (3), Quatrain (4), Quintain (5), and Sestet (6).

Example: The sample poem uses an ABBA rhyme scheme across three stanzas of four lines each, creating a cyclical effect that mirrors life's predictability.

Highlight: The analysis reveals how contrasting vocabulary (beauty/soft/grace vs. shadows/deep/sorrow) creates emotional depth.

Quote: "Although death will take people's love, it is important that we remember the beautiful aspects of a relationship & be grateful."

Definition: WAILS stands for What is it about, Atmosphere, Ideas, Language, and Structure - a comprehensive approach to poetry analysis.

Vocabulary: Poetic techniques include onomatopoeia, personification, simile, metaphor, assonance, oxymoron, alliteration, and hyperbole.

Example: Different poetic forms discussed include free verse, acrostic, haiku, shape poems, sonnets, and lyric poetry.

Highlight: Poetry's unique advantage lies in its ability to express complex emotions more concisely than prose, making it a powerful medium for emotional expression.