Is that Music or Poetry?

As an introduction to our poetry unit, please choose one of the following questions and respond in at least 4-5 sentences.
1. “Poetry is the music of the soul"   -Voltaire

What do you think this quote means?  Do you agree or disagree with this saying? Explain.

OR

2. Some people believe that poetry and music go hand in hand.  Tell me what you think about this theory.  Do you agree or disagree? You can use a song you listen to on a daily basis to support your argument.