"I like rhyme because it is memorable, I like form because having to work to a pattern gives me original ideas"
- Anne Stevenson
About this Quote
Anne Stevenson's quote speaks to the power of rhyme and kind in poetry. Rhyme is memorable because it produces a pattern that is easy to bear in mind and recall. Type, on the other hand, provides structure and a framework for the poet to work within. This structure can assist to stimulate original concepts and develop an unique poem. By having to work within a pattern, the poet is required to believe outside the box and create innovative solutions. This quote speaks with the significance of both rhyme and form in poetry, and how they can interact to create something genuinely distinct and memorable.
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