"He is loved because he is a charismatic and successful military leader" is how the citizens of Rome view Caesar at the start of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, since he has just completed a successful military engagement.
A poet is someone who makes poetry or may perform their are to an audience. Poets may describe themselves as such or be described as such by others. Poet is the person who expresses emotions, feelings or sensations.
It gives the reader an idea of what’s going on
Gawain wears the green girdle as a symbol of his weakness - he failed to finish what was asked of him, and he started wearing the girdle to show his failure.