Rap is an art form that varies from styles. It is a musical form of vocal delivery that incorporates; rhyme, rhythmic speech, and speech vernacular.This form of music is a very popular around the world. In rap, it is used to talk about feeling or ideas just like poetry.
Rap
Explanation
Poetry
Poetry is a very interesting and creative style of literary work. There are so many different forms and styles that makes poetry appealing. It has been around for hundreds of years. You can use poetry to talk about anything like feelings or ideas.
Explaining the examples
Not Afraid-Eminem
The message of this song is quite interesting. For example, he says "I'm not afraid to, to take a stand". The message of this song is to stand up for what you believe in and to get through tough challenges. When you hear that message it makes you feel like you should always stand up for what you believe in.
The road not taken- Robert Frost
The message of this poem is about how to make a difference in the world. It takes time to interpret a poem like this but when you find out the meaning it is very effective. Poems like these make you think of things differently and open your eyes to ideas you have never thought of.
What is the relationship?
The relationship between rap and poetry is very apparent. They are both uniquely created and unlike basic literature. They both have deep messages in each other and are able to convey that important message. Artists express their feelings and ideas in both rap and poetry.
Rhythm:
In poetry, a combination of work will create a rhythm such as iambic pentameter. There is a rhythm to the phrasing of poetry and rapping. The rhythm of rap stays in conjunction with the beat of the music. Although the phrasing can be different between them, both retain a certain type of rhythm and flow of words.
Rhyme:
Although rhyme isn't always present in rap or poetry, it is certainly common. In some poetry, the words at the end of the line will rhyme. However, some artist will make a variation of rhymes throughout the poem. Rap will also rhyme, but the beats of the music will sometimes dictate the phrasing as well as the placement of the rhyming words.
Message:
With poets and rapper, one of the biggest similarities is their desire to convey a message. The content may vary, but the goal to transfer an emotional response is the same. It is typically from their view of the world of society and wanting to state their point of view. There is often the use of metaphors within poetry and rap to convey their message and some are written so that it allows the reader or listener to make their own interpretation.
Eminem-Not afraid (rap)
Examples
The Road not Taken- Robert Frost (poem)