Download How To Punctuate A Poem Gif. This video covers punctuating a poem, and using line breaks in poetry. Keep in mind that just as punctuation in prose determines how it will sound when it is read, punctuation in poetry determines the same thing.
In this guide, learn how.
Here you look at the proper punctuation for statements in quotations with and without speaker tags. Placing the right punctuation marks within your poem not only aids the reader, it also ensures that your emotions are conveyed. Keep in mind that it doesn't matter where you put the speaker tag as long as you punctuate the sentence correctly. Use this as a resource!