Quote by Natalie Merchant

Poetry comes alive to me through recitation.

Poetry comes alive to me through recitation.

Summary

This quote suggests that the true essence and beauty of poetry can be fully appreciated when it is recited aloud. The act of recitation brings the words off the page and into life, allowing the reader to grasp the emotions, rhythms, and nuances embedded in the poem. By activating the auditory and vocal processes, recitation serves as a medium through which the poet's intended meaning, the playfulness of language, and the musicality of verse can be experienced more vividly. It implies that the true power of poetry lies not only in its written words, but in its ability to resonates in the spoken word.

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Poetry

By Natalie Merchant

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