Elements of Poetry: Examples and Techniques With over 55 poetry forms, it's essential for writers to use the many varieties of elements. Here is a list used within poems to help bring emotion, meaning, and imagination to the reader. Alliteration Two or more words which have the same initial sound. The alliteration may be separated by prepositions. Alliteration example: Pr etty pr incess. B usy as a b ee. Example of usage in a poem: William Blake's "The Tiger". Assonance