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Free verse is a type of poetry that doesn't follow traditional rules about rhythm, meter, or rhyme schemes, giving poets more flexibility in how they structure their lines and express ideas. It matters because it opened up new possibilities for what poetry could be, allowing writers to focus on other elements like imagery and meaning rather than being constrained by formal patterns.
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"Is 5" by E. E. Cummings, an example of free verse. Free verse is an open form of poetry which does not use a prescribed or regular meter or rhyme and tends to follow the rhythm of natural or irregular speech. It encompasses a large range of poetic form, and its distinction to other forms (such as prose) is often ambiguous. In general, the core characteristic of free verse is its flexibility.
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