Types of Poetry
a type of poem that celebrates a particular person or thing
What is an Ode?
The central idea or message of a story or poem.
What is Theme?
The bubbly boy began to burp boisterously.
What is Alliteration?
A direct comparison between 2 things.
What is a Metaphor?
The repeated part of a Ballad poem.
What is a refrain?
A type of Poem that expresses a feeling, emotion, or idea
What is a Lyric poem?
A comparison between two things using "like" or "as".
What is a simile?
I can't hear myself think over all of the pots and pans clanging in the kitchen!
What is Onomatopoeia?
A type of poetry that is 3 lines with specific syllables. It is traditionally inspired by nature.
What is Haiku?
Giving a thing or an animal human feelings, actions, or characteristics.
What is personification?
A type of poem that is dramatic and tells a story. It often includes a refrain and is more "song-like."
What is a ballad?
A word that is used to represent a sound.
What is an Onomatopoeia?
The class was in really hot water after not doing their Membean homework.
What is metaphor?
A type of poetry that is performed rather than written. It expresses a strong idea.
What is Slam Poetry?
When 2 or more consecutive words begin with the same sound.
What is Alliteration?
A types of poetry to express thanks, or is often a prayer for help.
What is a Psalm?
Using the same words or phrases over and over for emphasis.
What is repetition?
The card was like a summer day, fleeting and over too quickly, but left her feeling warm.
What is Simile?
An extreme exaggeration for effect.
What is Hyperbole?
It is often referred to directly or indirectly in a traditional Haiku.
What is a Season?
A type of poem that tells a story.
What is a narrative?
Using words or phrases that appeal to the 5 senses.
What is imagery?
The sweet ice cream tasted of vanilla with a hint of delicate strawberries.
What is Imagery?
The flow of a poem; something you have to hear.
What is Rhythm?
A group of lines with a line break before and after.
What is a stanza?