Poem / Poema
What is a poem?
A piece of writing with feelings or ideas
What is rhyme?
Words with the same ending sound
What is alliteration?
Same beginning sound
What is a verse?
One line
Identify: “The sun is bright”
Verse
Does a poem always have to rhyme?
NO
Because not all poems use rhyme
Do “cat” and “hat” rhyme?
Yes
Because they have the same ending sound (-at)
What is assonance?
Same vowel sound
What is a stanza?
Group of lines
Identify:
Roses are red
Violets are blue
Stanza
What does a poem express?
Feelings or ideas
Do “dog” and “cat” rhyme?
NO
Because the ending sounds are different
“Big blue ball” is an example of…
Alliteration
Because the words start with the same sound (b)
How many lines are in one verse?
One
Does “big brown bear” have alliteration?
Yes
Because all words start with the sound “b”
Is a poem usually short or long?
Usually short (but can be both)
Give two words that rhyme
cat – hat
dog – frog
sun – fun
book – look
tree – bee
blue – you
day – play
night – light
“Cake – make” is an example of…
Assonance
What is a group of 4 lines called?
A stanza
Do “see” and “tree” rhyme?
Yes
Because they have the same ending sound (-ee)