Types of Poems
Three lines. 5, 7, then 5 syllables. Originally from Japan. Focused on nature.
Haiku
Brown bears bravely bury berries.
Alliteration
I wrote my paper
With my iPadIt made me sad
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When is our Poetry Test?
Monday March 16 or Tuesday March 17
What type of Figurative Language relies upon heavy use of the Five Senses?
Imagery
Limerick
I cracked the walnut with a loud crunch!
Onomatopoeia
I have something to say
Before I go away
I want everyone to know
My birthday's in May
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When are our Poetry Presentations?
Wednesday March 18 or Thursday March 19
What example of Figurative Language is this? "I screamed so loud people in England could hear me."
Hyperbole
Follows no structure or rhyme scheme
Free Verse
Smokey the Bear says "Only you can prevent forest fires!"
Personification
The cat
In the hat
On the mat
With the batAAAA
When is the Independent Reading Project due?
Monday March 23
What example of Figurative Language is this? "The bright sun above beat down hot on my skin, it's light almost blinding me as I walked along the course, rough ground."
Imagery
Tells a story about a character. Sometimes includes a setting.
Narrative Poem
My morning cup of tea was like a warm hug.
Simile
A big black dog
And a small green frog
Sat together on a log
The frog ate a fly
While the dog let out a sigh
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When is the Love That Dog work packet due?
Wednesday March 25
What does the word "literal" mean?
The words are used exactly as they mean; the words use their dictionary definitions.
Short narrative poem focused on love, sometimes set to music.
Ballad
Her gaze was quicksand drawing me in.
Metaphor
Once upon a full moon
Out amongst the flowers
I went for a walk in June
And asked once for a boon
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What is the last day of Third Quarter?
Friday April 10
What does the word "emphasize" mean?
to give special importance, stress, or prominence to something, making it stand out in speech or writing