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'pictorial poetry leaves a great impact on the heart and mind when one's eye is on the visual and the other on the verse, bringing a feeling of the soul of creation to the soul In conclusion, it is pertinent to note that Pictorial Poetry is relatively a contemporary synchronization of two unique concepts into a unit. As time passes by, more ideas will
of man. Although there might be a clear juxtaposition in his expression, for example in the connotational explanation of poetry, we may consider it to be an aspect we can come up on the topic, more experimentation/ approaches on how best to go about it will be explored and more individuals will venture into it.
read (silently and loudly), that is why we lyrical poems lullaby and other forms. But in alignment with his opinion, literarily, poetry's connotational meaning is partially I leave the readers with a micro poem from a Pictorial Poetry
suspended in a way that the picture expresses the idea while poetry in a subtle manner reinforces the meaning in the minds of the viewer. This position also can be argued.
Sun rays and glows
Basically, it may also bear on our curiosity to note that, our sense of sight and what we comprehend in what we see are the vital aspect which is worth analyzing. This
Moon twist and glide
notion makes pictorial poetry a wonderful venture worth delving into.
Star twinkles, wonder and gaze
Subsequently, for the sake of this work, it is beneficial to itemize the significance of pictorial poetry to our present society. They include:
Humans smile in broken amazement.
It allows for the mental build-up of the mental database of poetic imagery, the process can then become very natural and spontaneous. What this means is that imagery
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and symbolism in pictorial poetry has a way of bringing the appreciable connection between the picture, what is written and the idea conveyed.
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It helps in stimulating students minds with mind-boggling questions, group work, and images that create powerful responses in creative writing. Denotation and
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connotation of colour, shape, line, and object all have their effect, perspective shifts and mood change, enabling the learners to acquire extra skills in the field of
Edgar Dale (1963): Cone of Experience
photography. Likewise, it can become a foundation for future writing or photography careers among the learners.
Sethi Krishan Chand (2018): Pictorial Poetry, A Sample Research Paper, © A Facebook Post On Pictorial Poetry.
Photography can also be used to inspire poetry writing. This can be explained as engaging the students in making vital input on what they see and how they can be
represented through writing and at the same time synergizing the two concepts into a meaningful whole. Likewise, with reference to Edgar Dales Cone of Learning
Experience, the learners can retain 40% of what is learned (reading of the poem 10% and the picture 30% compared to reading the poem only or the picture independently
vice versa).
Poetry is better appreciated and accepted through pictorial poetry.
The hype at which social media has given Pictorial Poetry a room is worth acknowledging. Facebook, Instagram, and Whatsapp among many social media
outlets/communities have enabled pictorial poetry to soar and thrive on a significant basis. For example, on Facebook, the group such as Prose and Picture with January
Khan, Poetry of Moon (micro-community), Free Poetic Universe encourages their members to simultaneously post poems and pictures in their contest.

Precisely in the groups Prose and Picture with January Khan and Poetry of Moon, they give photo prompt to their members to write beautiful lines, poems, quote or even
dialogues in relation to the prompt given. This requires a significant cognitive ability, sharpness, and alertness, logical arrangement of ideas and smartness to participate
in this prompt and poetry contests. Likewise, admins and members of the groups notably Shaan Ahmed, Shamsul Haq, Pradiptakumar Mohanty, Bishnu Charan Parida,
Neelam Sahu among others usually make photo downloads from Google, write the poem that relates to the photo and posts it to the groups. In the end, they are given E-
certificate for their efforts. Also, yearbooks, journal, and E-magazine are published with these pictorial poems for their members.
Whatsapp groups such as “Figures of Speech”, “Teen Poetic Globe” have all made their platforms available for Pictorial Poetry.

Similarly, Paper media such as newspaper, magazines, and journals have also delved into pictorial poetry, the design of the poems and the attached poem to a lively
extent fascinates the reader to give poetry a benefit of doubt and a chance to be read.

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