Traits of closed and open structures in poetry

This AP Literature study guide covers poetic structure and form, focusing on the impact of closed (sonnet, haiku, couplet) and open (free verse, prose poetry) structures on meaning and effect. It provides examples, test exercises, and practice questions to help students analyze how structure contributes to a poem's tone, theme, and overall message. The guide emphasizes applying this knowledge to the AP exam, including multiple-choice and free-response questions.