Hebrew poetry works very differently from English poetry. Explain the basic formal characteristics of Hebrew poetry, including the various types of Hebrew poetic lines.

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The Answer is Students should observe that Hebrew poetry does not depend on parallel sounds but rather on parallel ideas and should list the four main versions of Hebrew parallelism: (i) synonymous, (ii) antithetical, (iii) constructive, and (iv) climactic. Students should also include definitions and/or examples of each.

Hebrew Poetry Works Very Differently from English Poetry