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The Origin of Poetry: A Quick Presentation

Slide 1: Introduction - Poetry is one of the oldest forms of literary expression. - Combines language,
rhythm, and emotion to convey ideas. - Exists in almost every culture and civilization.

Slide 2: Early Beginnings - Early poetry was oral, passed down through storytelling. - Often connected to
rituals, songs, and myths. - Examples: Sumerian, Egyptian, and Greek oral traditions.

Slide 3: Ancient Civilizations - Mesopotamia: Epic of Gilgamesh. - Ancient Egypt: Hymns and funerary
texts. - Greece: Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey, key to Western poetry.

Slide 4: Purpose & Function - Record history and events. - Express religious and spiritual beliefs. - Convey
human emotions, social values, and philosophical ideas.

Slide 5: Legacy & Modern Poetry - Influenced literature across cultures. - Poetry evolved into written forms
with diverse styles. - Remains a vital means of artistic and emotional expression today.

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