When conducting a close reading of Dana Gioia’s “Pity the Beautiful,” the odd number of stanzas stands out; this observation is accentuated by the fact the third (and middle) stanza acts as a turning point in the poem. Sometimes, poets do this...

“Words”, written by Dana Gioia, is a beautiful concoction of elements that are crucial in composing a poem. Poetry is considered a form of art, as it incorporates different elements into it, which differentiates it from traditional text. When...