In this lecture, we explored the concepts of stress, intonation, and rhythm in poetry, using the poem “Little Things” as an example. Stress refers to the emphasis placed on certain syllables or words, helping highlight important ideas, create rhythm, and convey emotion. For instance, in the line “LIT-tle DROPS of WA-ter,” the stressed words draw attention to the small building blocks of the ocean. Together, stress, intonation, and rhythm act like instruments in a band, creating the unique “music” of a poem, enhancing its meaning, emotion, and memorability.