A poem can be defined as a literary work that comprises of written or spoken words that are chosen and arranged carefully in separate lines, often in short lines based on their sound (diction), meaning, and rhythm.
There are different types of poems and these includes the following;
I. Free verse.
II. Sonnet.
III. Ode.
IV. Elegies.
V. Fixed verse.
Fixed verse poem is a type of poetry that has a fix number of syllables (meters) in each line accompanied by the required rhyme. It is also referred to as structured poetry because it require that poets adhere strictly to guidelines with respect to the length of each lines and rhymes.
Hence, the poet’s use of line length helps contribute to the poem’s rhythm.
