Elements of Poetry

Elements of PoetryElements of Poetry

By Mr. AntalBy Mr. Antal

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Poetry?Poetry?

Poetry was a means of communication long Poetry was a means of communication long before people used written language. Even in before people used written language. Even in later civilizations, where few people could later civilizations, where few people could read or write, poems were used to read or write, poems were used to communicate history and newsworthy events communicate history and newsworthy events as well as to entertain and inspire. To this day, as well as to entertain and inspire. To this day, most poems are best enjoyed when read aloud most poems are best enjoyed when read aloud because of their musical sound, rhythm, and because of their musical sound, rhythm, and language. language.

Poetry Unit GoalsPoetry Unit Goals

Appreciate sound and imagery languageAppreciate sound and imagery language Understand and view yourself and your world Understand and view yourself and your world

in new waysin new ways Discover new words, sounds, and rhythm in Discover new words, sounds, and rhythm in

unique, creative waysunique, creative ways Capture the essence if meaning in the sparest Capture the essence if meaning in the sparest

of languageof language

Don’t believe the hype!Don’t believe the hype!

Not all poetry rhymes…it is just one of the Not all poetry rhymes…it is just one of the poetic elementspoetic elements

Poetry TermsPoetry Terms LinesLines StanzasStanzas RhymeRhyme RhythmRhythm AlliterationAlliteration Simile Simile MetaphorMetaphor MoodMood OnomatopoeiaOnomatopoeia CoupletsCouplets PersonificationPersonification

Types of PoemsTypes of Poems HaikuHaiku LimerickLimerick CinquainCinquain DiamonteDiamonte Bio PoemBio Poem Concrete PoemConcrete Poem I Am PoemI Am Poem Alliteration Alliteration Personification Personification Simile Simile MetaphorMetaphor

Poetry TermsPoetry Terms

Lines-Lines- Poets write in lines instead of sentences Poets write in lines instead of sentences Rhyme-Rhyme- Words that end lines of poetry with the same Words that end lines of poetry with the same

sound sound Stanzas-Stanzas- Groups of lines of poetry Groups of lines of poetry Rhythm-Rhythm- The beat or pattern of a poem, fast of slow The beat or pattern of a poem, fast of slow Simile-Simile- A comparison using “like” or “as” A comparison using “like” or “as” Metaphor-Metaphor- A comparison that doesn’t use “like” or A comparison that doesn’t use “like” or

“as”“as” Couplets-Couplets- Stanzas of two lines that usually rhyme Stanzas of two lines that usually rhyme

Poetry Terms ContinuedPoetry Terms Continued

Alliteration-Alliteration- The repetition of a consonant sound The repetition of a consonant sound Onomatopoeia-Onomatopoeia- Words or a grouping of words that Words or a grouping of words that

imitates the sound it is describing, suggesting its imitates the sound it is describing, suggesting its source object, such as "click” or "buzz”source object, such as "click” or "buzz”

Mood-Mood- Is the sounds and word pictures a poem Is the sounds and word pictures a poem createscreates

Personification-Personification- When something that does not When something that does not human like qualities is given human like qualitieshuman like qualities is given human like qualities

Types of PoetryTypes of Poetry

BIO POEM-BIO POEM- An eleven line poem about yourself. An eleven line poem about yourself.

Line 1- Your First NameLine 1- Your First NameLine 2- 4 Traits that describe youLine 2- 4 Traits that describe youLine 3- Sibling of…(Three people or ideas)Line 3- Sibling of…(Three people or ideas)Line 4- Lover of…(Three items)Line 4- Lover of…(Three items)Line 5- Who feels (Three items)Line 5- Who feels (Three items)Line 6- Who needs (Three items)Line 6- Who needs (Three items)Line 7- Who gives (Three items)Line 7- Who gives (Three items)Line 8- Who fears…(Three items)Line 8- Who fears…(Three items)Line 9- Who would like to see…(Three items)Line 9- Who would like to see…(Three items)Line 10- Resident of (Your city, street, or State)Line 10- Resident of (Your city, street, or State)Line 11- Your last nameLine 11- Your last name


I AM POEM-I AM POEM- A 3 distinctive stanza poem A 3 distinctive stanza poem about yourself that follows a specific pattern.about yourself that follows a specific pattern.

FIRST STANZAFIRST STANZA THIRD STANZATHIRD STANZAI am (two special characters you have)I am (two special characters you have) I understand (something you know is true)I understand (something you know is true)I wonder (something you are actually curious about)I wonder (something you are actually curious about) I say (something you believe in)I say (something you believe in)I hear (an imaginary sound)I hear (an imaginary sound) I dream (something you actually dream about)I dream (something you actually dream about)I see (an imaginary sight)I see (an imaginary sight) I try (something you really make an effort I try (something you really make an effort

aboutaboutI want (an actual date)I want (an actual date) I hope (something you actually hope for)I hope (something you actually hope for)I am (the first line of a poem repeated)I am (the first line of a poem repeated) I am (the first line of a poem repeated)I am (the first line of a poem repeated)

SECOND STANZASECOND STANZAI pretend (something you actually pretend to do)I pretend (something you actually pretend to do)I feel (a feeling about something imaginary)I feel (a feeling about something imaginary)I touch (an imaginary touch)I touch (an imaginary touch)I worry (something that really bothers you)I worry (something that really bothers you)I cry (something that makes you very sad)I cry (something that makes you very sad)I am (the first line of the poem repeated)I am (the first line of the poem repeated)


HAIKU-HAIKU- Haiku poetry is a very short, centuries Haiku poetry is a very short, centuries old form of Japanese poetry, that usually deals old form of Japanese poetry, that usually deals with nature, that has a specific pattern. The with nature, that has a specific pattern. The pattern is:pattern is:

5 Syllables5 Syllables7 Syllables7 Syllables5 Syllables5 Syllables

Snow is falling downSnow is falling downOur snow days are all used upOur snow days are all used up

That means I’ll see youThat means I’ll see you-Antal 2008-Antal 2008


LIMERICK-LIMERICK- A Limerick is a funny little poem A Limerick is a funny little poem containing five lines. The last words of the containing five lines. The last words of the 1st(A), 2nd(A), and 5th(A) lines rhyme with 1st(A), 2nd(A), and 5th(A) lines rhyme with each other, and the last words of the 3rd(B), each other, and the last words of the 3rd(B), and 4th(B) lines rhyme with each other. and 4th(B) lines rhyme with each other.

A clumsy young fellow named Jim(A)A clumsy young fellow named Jim(A)Was never informed how to swim.(A)Was never informed how to swim.(A)He fell off a dock(B)He fell off a dock(B)And sunk like a rock(B)And sunk like a rock(B)And that was the end of him.(A) And that was the end of him.(A)

Types of PoetryTypes of Poetry DIAMONTE-DIAMONTE- A Diamonte Poem is shaped like a diamond. It A Diamonte Poem is shaped like a diamond. It

too has a set pattern. Opposites are also used.too has a set pattern. Opposites are also used.NounNoun

Adjective, AdjectiveAdjective, AdjectiveVerb, Verb, VerbVerb, Verb, Verb

Noun, Noun, Noun, NounNoun, Noun, Noun, NounVerb, Verb, VerbVerb, Verb, Verb

Adjective, AdjectiveAdjective, AdjectiveNounNoun

Cocoa TreeCocoa TreeTropical, GnarlyTropical, Gnarly

Growing, Producing, FloweringGrowing, Producing, FloweringPods, Beans, Buds, ApplesPods, Beans, Buds, Apples

Dropping, Crunching, BakingDropping, Crunching, BakingDelicious, All-AmericanDelicious, All-American

Apple TreeApple Tree


CINQUAIN-CINQUAIN- Another type of poem with a Another type of poem with a specific pattern. Each line has a certain specific pattern. Each line has a certain number of syllables. The pattern is 2, 4, 6, 8, number of syllables. The pattern is 2, 4, 6, 8, and 2 syllables per linesand 2 syllables per lines

My dogMy dog

Is fat and slow.Is fat and slow.

She eats all day and night.She eats all day and night.

She sleeps all day and is lazy.She sleeps all day and is lazy.

WorthlessWorthless


CONCRETE POEM-CONCRETE POEM- Also called picture Also called picture poetry, is formed to look like what you are poetry, is formed to look like what you are writing about. writing about.

Types of PoetryTypes of Poetry ALLITERATION-ALLITERATION- The repetition of a The repetition of a

consonant soundconsonant sound

Windshield wipers wipe the windshieldWindshield wipers wipe the windshieldWipe the water off the paneWipe the water off the pane

This wayThis way That wayThat wayThis wayThis way That wayThat wayThis wayThis way That wayThat way

In the rainIn the rainMary Ann HobermanMary Ann Hoberman


PERSONIFICATION-PERSONIFICATION- Poetry that assigns human Poetry that assigns human characteristics to non-human things.characteristics to non-human things.

DINNERDINNERKnife was the first to speak.Knife was the first to speak.He was known mostly for his sharp cutting remarks.He was known mostly for his sharp cutting remarks.

Chairs sat down underneath the table.Chairs sat down underneath the table.Napkins folded themselves into their laps.Napkins folded themselves into their laps.

Teapot, unable to stand the tension, began to boil.Teapot, unable to stand the tension, began to boil.

Cup held one hand on her hipCup held one hand on her hipKnowing she could hold her ownKnowing she could hold her own

Fork and spoon huddled off to the side next to the plate.Fork and spoon huddled off to the side next to the plate.They knew plate could handle whatever was dished out.They knew plate could handle whatever was dished out.Terry GarrisonTerry Garrison

Types of PoetryTypes of Poetry SIMILE AND METAPHOR-SIMILE AND METAPHOR- A poem that contains A poem that contains

the use of simile and metaphor.the use of simile and metaphor.

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