Key Terms
A _________ is a grouped set of lines within a poem, often separated by a space from others
Stanza
A ___________ is a fourteen-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme and rhythm, often about love, nature, or deep emotions.
Sonnet
In visions of the dark night
I have dreamed of joy departed
But a waking dream of life and light
Hath left me broken-hearted.
What is the tone of this poem?
Sad and Melancholic
What literary device is being used in the phrase:
"The moon peeked shyly through the veil of night"?
Personification
If a poem about love is written around the perimeter of a heart, what type of poem is it?
A Shape Poem
A _______ is a single row of words in a poem.
Line
A ___________ is a short, funny poem with five lines and a specific rhyme scheme (AABBA). It often has a bouncy rhythm and tells a little story or joke.
Limerick
Who is the target audience of this poem?
Art
Art is powerful.
Emotions, ideas, stories, words.
Painting, music, dance, sculpture.
Reflects culture, history, personal experience.
Inspire, heal, connect.
Artists and people who enjoy experiencing art
What literary device is used in the phrase:
"Life is a garden, wild and deep"?
SUN
Shining brightly in the sky,
Uplifting warmth spreads far and high,
Nature wakes as you pass by.
What type of poem is this?
Acrostic Poem
_________ ___________ is the pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem, usually described using letters to represent sounds.
Rhyme Scheme
The sun sets low, the sky burns bright
Stars awaken to light the night.
What type of poem is this?
A Couplet
What is the message of this poem?
When skies turn gray and storms appear,
And every path seems paved with fear,
Just plant your feet, stand tall and true—
The storm will pass; the sun finds you.
The darkest nights birth brightest stars,
And broken wings still carry far.
So hold your heart, let courage guide,
You'll find your strength is deep inside.
Things will get better, you are strong and you can do anything.
What literary device is used in this phrase:
"He stood his ground like mountains stand"?
Simile
"AABBA" is the specific rhyme scheme for which type of poem?
Limerick
__________ is the structured rhythm of a poem, determined by the number of syllables and the pattern of stresses in each line.
What type of poem is this?
"The fog comes on little cat feet.
It sits looking over harbor and city
on silent haunches and then moves on."
Free Verse
Who is the target audience of this poem?
Brush, Brush, Brush Your Teeth
Brush, brush, brush your teeth,
Keep them shiny underneath!
Morning, night, and after snacks,
Chase those sugar bugs off your tracks!
Swish some water, rinse and spit,
Sparkly smiles? You just did it!
Healthy teeth are fun to show—
So brush each day and watch them glow!
Kids
What literary device is used in this phrase:
"Whirling winds waltz through the willows"?
Alliteration
What type of poem follows a 5-7-5 syllable pattern?
________________ is the deliberate use of the same word, phrase, or line multiple times in a poem for emphasis, rhythm, or to reinforce an idea.
Repetition
A ______ _______ is a short poem that expresses personal emotions, thoughts, or feelings. It often has a musical quality and focuses on a single theme or moment rather than telling a full story.
Lyric Poem
What is the story of this poem?
A red balloon slipped from my hand,
It floated high above the land.
I watched it rise into the sky,
A tiny dot, then waved goodbye.
It danced with clouds, then disappeared,
And though I cried, the breeze just cheered.
I learned that day to let things go—
Some dreams must fly for us to grow.
A kid lost their balloon and learned that sometimes you lose things
What literary device is being used in this phrase:
"My backpack weighs a thousand tons"?
Hyperbole
Compose your own Couplet!!