Definitions
Definition: Stanza
The "paragraph" a poem. A section of lines set apart from others.
This poem is made up of three lines
5/7/5 syllables
Haiku
What is it?
A style of poetry in which an unaccented syllable is followed by an accent. Each line contains 10 syllables.
What is a verse?
A section of a song followed by the chorus-usually gives us some information.
Peter Piper picked a pack of pickled peppers
Her heart was a stone.
Alliteration
Metaphor
Alliteration
Consonance
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words
The repetition of consonant sounds at the end of words
This type of poem involves linking words together on a page from something non-poetic in order to create a poem.
Found Poetry
I want to bake a pie before I die
Is this iambic pentameter? Why or why not?
Yes.
What is a chorus?
A catchy, repeated section of a song-may sometimes be considered the main message or theme.
Try to buy some time and think of a rhyme
The tree seemed to dance in the wind
Assonance
Personification
Hyperbole
Onomatopoeia
An exaggeration used for poetic effect
Sounds that are written out...POW..BANG..SWISH
This poem describes someone's personal identity and life. It is a structured poem with a standard format.
Bio Poem
I could not buy a gun from his or her mom
Is this? Why?
No
What are lyrics?
The words of a song
You're the smartest idiot I've ever met.
He said out loud he did it with dread.
Oxymoron
consonance
Oxymoron
Personification
A poetic device in which two words or concepts seem to contradict each other...Dark flame...Pretty ugly
Giving human-like qualities to something non-human
This is another pre-structured 4 line poem that begins with the phrase "In the ____ of my mind."
When do Shakespeare's characters use iambic Pentameter?
When they are speaking with great emotion.
What is the difference between major and minor tones to a song?
Major sounds bright happy. Minor sounds dark and sad.
He could taste the air and smell the sunshine
Imagery
Rhythm
Meter
A strong, regular repeated pattern of movement or sound
A type of rhythm-patterns of sounds involved stressed and unstressed syllables
This type of poem is what Shakespeare is widely known for using.
Sonnet
Come to the board and write a line of iambic pentameter.
Nice job :)
What does the "bridge" or "hook" do for the song.
Changes things up. presents a new idea, sound, or direction.
Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?
Iambic Pentameter.