What is a concrete poem?

1. a poem that creates a shape to represent its central idea
2. a poem with no capitalization
3. a poem where the stanzas follow no pattern
4. a poem that conveys meaning through punctuation

1 answer

A concrete poem is best described by option 1: a poem that creates a shape to represent its central idea. Concrete poetry uses the visual arrangement of words to enhance or illustrate the themes and meanings of the poem.