Types of Poetry
Structures
Devices
Grab Bag
100
A 3 line poem, with 5-7-5 syllables is called a...
What is HAIKU
100
True or false: All poems can only fall into ONE of the 3 overall "structures."
What is FALSE - some can fit into all 3 categories!
100
In a poem, repeated consonant sounds are called...
What is ALLITERATION
100
How many red cards will make you NOT eligible to go on trips during the week of June 10th?
What is 4
200
A 14 line poem that William Shakespeare helped to make famous is called a _________________.
What is a SONNET
200
Poems that centered around an object of interest and help the reader to visualize the object are known as _______________________ poems.
What is DESCRIPTIVE
200
When endings of words sound alike, it's called...
What is RHYME
200
There are 4 important things to consider when writing poetry. One question you ask yourself is: does the poem look light, delicate, with a lot of white space around the lines? What does this affect?
What is HOW THE POEM LOOKS ON THE PAGE
300
This is a _________________ poem: Man Interesting Rainbow pants Amazing Not well-rested
What is an ACROSTIC
300
Poems that tell a story, and also focus on the pros and cons of life are called ___________________ poems.
What is NARRATIVE
300
"Your eyes are shimmering stars on your face" is an example of...
What is METAPHOR
300
There are 4 important things to consider when writing poetry. Name 1 of them.
What is the sound of the poem, the speed of reading, how the poem looks on the page, and emphasis.
400
A 5 line poem that tells a story and tries to make a reader laugh is called a ______________.
What is LIMERICK
400
Poems that are a reflection of the state of mind that the poet was in when writing are called _________________ poems.
What is REFLECTIVE
400
Give an example of alliteration. Note: The validity of your response will be determined by your teacher.
What is example: Alice’s aunt ate apples and acorns around August.
400
Haikus are usually written about one topic in particular. What is it?
What is NATURE
500
A 5 line poem that uses descriptive words is called a ______________________.
What is a CINQUAIN
500
This poem falls into the ____________________ category: Snow, Snow Lovely, pure white Falling, dancing, drifting Covering everything it sees, Blanket For 100 points extra: What type of poem is this?
What is DESCRIPTIVE, NARRATIVE 100 Points: Cinquain
500
Bang! Buzz! Are examples of...
What is ONOMATOPOEIA
500
Explain how the type of poem (haiku, limeric, acrostic...) can influence how the reader interprets (understands) the poem.
What is (possible answer): The way the poem is written will determine whether it is descriptive, narrative, or reflective, and can make the reader read quickly, slowly, or get a different feeling from it
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