Which element provides insight into the way a poet organizes thoughts and ideas? a. the title of the poem. b. the composition of the lines. c. the sound of the rhythm. d. the use of figurative language.

Let’s go over the first option to start.

The first option is ‘the title of the poem.’ If you didn’t know, the title of the poem is mostly known to reveal a lot about the theme of the poem. Whether it be directly, or indirectly, it can help you better understand the poem.

So, this wouldn’t be the answer since the title reveals more of the theme, rather that provides insight into the way a poet organizes thoughts and ideas.

Now the second option.

The second option is ‘the composition of the lines.’ Now the composition of a poem is more about the structure of the poem. It’s the way a poet organizes his or her or their thoughts and the way he or she or they would like the reader to read the poem.

This would be a good answer to the question because it very closely provides insight into the way a poet organizes thoughts and ideas. But before we jump to a conclusion and say this is the answer, let’s go ahead and review the other two answers as well.

Next, the third option.

The third option is ‘the sound of the rhythm.’ The sound of the rhythm is more for after the poet has completed writing the poem. After the poem is completed the poet can often review it to examine the rhythm and the rhyme schemes placed throughout.

So, this wouldn’t be the answer since the sound of the rhythm is more about rhythm, rather that provides insight into the way a poet organizes thoughts and ideas.

Finally, the fourth option.

The fourth option is ‘the use of figurative language.’ The use of figurative language could be related to the answer, but not the exact answer. The reason behind this is the fact that the poet may or may not use figurative language when writing the poem. Although, it doesn’t entirely revolve around the poets' organization of thoughts and ideas.

Having gone through each option, it’s clear that the answer to this question is b )  the composition of the lines.

- Marlon Nunez