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Form refers to the overall structure or style of a poem, such as haiku (5-7-5 syllables), tanka (5-7-5-7-7 syllables), or tanaga (7-7-7-7 syllables). Each form has a specific number of lines and syllables per line.
Meter is the number of syllables in each line of a poem, which gives it rhythm and flow. For example, a line like 'Ako'y Pilipino' has five syllables, while 'Sa puso sa dibdib ko' has seven.
Rhyme is the repetition of similar sounds at the end of lines, making the poem pleasant to hear and easy to remember. An example is 'ningning' and 'gising', which share the 'ing' sound.
Tone describes the emotion or mood expressed in the poem, indicating whether it is joyful, sad, hopeful, or critical. Examples include a cheerful tone for 'Kay gandang umaga' or a melancholic one for 'Lumuha ang langit'.
Imagery involves the use of deep or metaphorical words (talinghaga), vivid descriptions (larawang diwa) that create mental pictures, or sensory details (imahen) that appeal to sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch, making the poem more artistic and meaningful for the reader.
Pahiwatig refers to indirectly expressed ideas or feelings, often conveying deeper meaning without explicit statements. Simbolo uses objects, colors, or images (like a sun for hope or a white rose for purity) to represent deeper concepts or emotions.
A taludtod is each individual line of words in a poem. A saknong is a group of lines or taludtod that forms a section of the poem, similar to a verse in a song.