Answer to Question #248770 in English for Comfort

Question

Most poems contains words that are not grammatically correct or informal. Explain why this type of language is acceptable in certain poems and stories but not in formal language. How does the poem benefit from the use of such language?

Answer 1

Informal style is acceptable and important in poetry. It is used because there is less distance between the reader and the writer of a poem. It helps to maintain a personal tone in a poem and give actual and closer meaning. This language retains a conversational and relaxed tone, thus helps to address audiences familiarly in poetry.