Types of Poetry
What type of poem is this?
There was an Old Man with a beard
Who said, “It is just as I feared!”
Two Owls and a Hen
Four Larks and a Wren,
Have all built their nests in my beard!
Limerick
What does the slang word 'bussin' mean?
Something that is really good and is usually used to describe food.
Explain what is simile
like & as
Describe what a RHYTHM is
is the recurring pattern of sounds, syllables, or accents that creates a musical quality in speech or writing.
Identify the rhyme in this poem?
A wonderful bird is the pelican,
His bill holds more than his belican.
He can take in his beak
Enough food for a week,
But I’m damned if I see how the helican.
beak, week
pelican, belican, helican
What's the difference between hyperbole aand exageration?
hyperbole is a specific type of exaggeration that involves using extreme language to create emphasis, while exaggeration is a broader term that encompasses any statement that goes beyond the bounds of truth or reason.
Explain what is metaphor
figure of speech that expresses a similarity between two different things by stating that one thing is another thing
Describe what a FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE is
a type of language that goes beyond the literal meaning of words to create a more expressive, imaginative, and engaging effect.
Stanzas of a TANKA?
5 7 5 7 7
What is Allusion?
An allusion is a figure of speech that refers to a well-known person, place, event, or literary work to make a comparison, or to help the speaker make a point.
Explain what is personification
figure of speech in which a non-human object, animal, or idea is given human-like qualities or characteristics.
Describe what an IMAGERY is
Imagery in poetry refers to the use of descriptive language and sensory details to create mental images or sensory experiences in the reader's mind.
Stanzas of a HAIKUU?
5 7 5
Why is PQE technique necessary
Give us an example of an alliteration
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
Describe what a STRUCTURE is
Structure in poetry refers to the organization and arrangement of the poem's content, including its lines, stanzas, rhyme scheme, and meter.
What is PQE technique used for?
To explain what a word/phrase means
Describe what a Wordplay is
wordplay is the use of words in a playful, witty, or clever manner to create a particular effect or meaning.
Give us an example of a HYPERBOLE
I've told you a MILLION times to clean your room!
Describe what an EMOTION is
the feelings and experiences that are conveyed through the words and imagery of the poem.