* The first word: This is always capitalized, regardless of the word itself.
* The last word: This is also always capitalized, regardless of the word.
* All major words: These are words that are not articles (a, an, the), prepositions (of, to, in, etc.), or conjunctions (and, but, or, etc.).
* Proper nouns: These are names of specific people, places, or things (e.g., John, London, The Great Gatsby).
Example:
* "The Road Not Taken" (First and last word capitalized, "Road" is a major word)
* "Ode to a Nightingale" (First and last word capitalized, "Ode" and "Nightingale" are major words)
* "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" (First and last word capitalized, "Stopping", "Woods", "Snowy" and "Evening" are major words)
Note:
* There are some exceptions to these rules, and certain style guides may have slightly different preferences.
* It's always best to check the specific style guide you're using for the most accurate capitalization rules.
For example, in a poem title that is a question, the first word of the question is often capitalized even if it is an article or preposition. For example:
* "Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night"
Here, "Do" is capitalized even though it's a verb, because it starts the question.