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2. Poems with speculative themes are written in such a way that readers get into an
unknown zone, full of chill and thrill. One of the most striking features of these
poems is the beautiful language that is used by the poets.
Poems like "Spirits of the Dead" written by Edgar Allan Poe is the best example
in this regard. A good speculative poem needs to have two major characteristics.
First and foremost, it should be musical. Secondly, it should be haunting.
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3. By combining beautiful language with imagery, you can come up with a
speculative poem that is going to create a positive impression on the
mind of your readers.
When it comes to writing a speculative poem, first thing that you need
to do is to develop a rhyme scheme. You also have an option of not using
any rhyme at all.
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4. Next, you need to decide on the lines that are going to be there in every
stanza. Mark it down. Make sure that the lines finishing in the identical
letters rhyme with one another.
By developing a rhyme scheme initially, you will be able to establish your
form in a much better manner. Point to be noted here is that the poem
you have written does not have to rhyme but if you opt for unrhymed
writing, restrict the usage of rhymes.
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Ellis

5. Giving rhymes on some events and not using it on other occasions can
easily have a negative impact on your poem musical flow.
To write a good speculative poem, you need to choose subject very
wisely. It should fit the theme. In addition, you also need to put focus on
the setting.
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Ellis

6. Using ghosts as a starting point is not a bad option but there are other
things as well that fits perfectly into speculative theme.
One of the most famous overriding themes in speculative poems is
death. Returning from the dead is quite a vital part of these poems.
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Ellis

7. With regard to
settings, it includes
cemeteries, castles and
Gothic environments.
It has been noticed
that unexpected
settings can quite a
number of times be
more effective, as it
comes with a surprise
element.
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Ellis

8. When it comes to selection of
words in these poems, you need
to opt for those that evoke creepy
pictures or the way they
sound, help develop a mood.
Some of the best examples in this
regard are mentioned below.
The Darkness
Sound of something breathing in
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Ellis

9. You need to use words that create a
sense of wait and curiosity among
readers. To write a good speculative
poetry, it is of utmost importance that
you try to build suspense all the way.
In the beginning of the poetry, you
need to be descriptive in your
approach. As you move on, you need
to create more tension. But that does
not mean you ignore the importance
of your starting stanza. Use it as a
background material.
You can treat stanzas in your poem as
a book chapter. You start reading book
with the start, not with middle and
end portion.
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Ellis

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