Rhyme/Rhythm
What is a rhyme?
Repetition of similar sounds in two or more words.
What is a syllable?
A part of a word that contains a single vowel sound and that is pronounced as a unit.
Who is the author of the Lorax?
Dr. Seuss
What is a stanza?
What is rhythm?
A beat or flow created by stressed and unstressed syllables
What is a stressed syllable?
A syllable that has a longer, louder, and higher sound than other syllables in the word.
What poetic author also wrote Romeo and Juliet?
What is slam poetry?
A competitive event where authors perform poems in front of audiences
What is line count?
The pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem/song
What is an unstressed syllable?
A syllable in a word that is not emphasized.
This poem/nursery rhyme is about a shiny object in the sky.
Twinkle Twinkle little star
Does a poem have to make sense?
No, most poems are not intended to make sense.
What is a Rhyme Scheme/Line Count?
The pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem or song. (ex: ABAB, ABAB)
When the first and third lines end with rhyming words (A) and the second and fourth lines end with different rhyming words (B).
ABAB pattern
This author was known for his dark and mysterious poetry.
Edgar Allen Poe
What day is world poetry day?
March 21, 2024
What is meter?
Description of the rhythm (or pattern of beats) in a line of poetry.
When the first and second lines end with rhyming words (A) and the third and fourth lines end with different rhyming words (B)
AABB Pattern
Who is the author of the famous poem/story "The Giving Tree"?
Shel Silverstein
What is the name of longest poem ever written?
The Mahabharata (1.8 million words long)