Question

Why is word choice important in poetry?

Answer 1

Every word has a huge meaning in poetry, you can use it as the word as having an underlying meaning. It can give depth and character to a poem. You can use words to give analogy’s. But if the words around it don’t add up to the analogy it won’t make sense

Answer 2

certain words may add extra meaning to the poem. they can show symbolism, or add detail that may allude to a hidden meaning within the poem.