Rhyme & Repetition
What effect does rhyme usually have in a poem?
It creates rhythm and musical flow that makes the poem more enjoyable to read.
What does the "form" of a poem describe?
How the poem looks and is structured on the page, the SHAPE.
What is theme?
The message or lesson the author wants the reader to learn.
What is a homograph?
Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings.
“Drip, drop, plop—rain won’t stop!”
Which standard does this line connect to?
A. Theme
B. Repetition and rhyme
C. Context clues
B. Repetition and rhyme
Why might a poet repeat a line or phrase?
To emphasize an important idea or feeling.
Why might a poet break a line in the middle of a sentence?
To create emphasis or control the rhythm.
What's the difference between a topic and a theme?
Topic = what the text is about (usually one broad word)
Theme = it teaches, or shows a lesson, about that topic
Read the line: "I watched the desert bloom with color after the rain."
What does desert mean in this sentence?
a dry, sandy place
Read the lines:
"Step by step, I climb the hill,
Each breath a test of heart and will."
What is a possible theme?
A. Overcoming challenges takes effort and determination.
B. The weather is unpredictable.
C. Climbing is a fun sport.
D. Nature is peaceful.
A. Overcoming challenges takes effort and determination.
When rhyme occurs at the end of lines, what is it called?
BONUS POINTS:
When rhyme occurs within a line, what is it called?
End Rhyme
BONUS POINTS:
Internal Rhyme
When a poem has short, choppy lines, what mood might that create?
A quick, nervous, or rushed mood.
If a poem's topic is BRAVERY, what could be a theme?
Answers will vary. Examples:
- Stand up for what you believe in, even if others don't.
- Facing your fears is the only way to beat them.
- Ask for help even when it's difficult.
Read the line: "I’ll present my project tomorrow."
What does present mean as used here?
to show or share something
Read the lines: "The moon smiled down upon the sea."
Which poetic element is shown here?
Personification
How does repetition help a reader identify theme?
Repeated ideas or phrases can show what the poem is really about.
How can line breaks affect the reader's understanding of a poem?
They can make the reader pause or focus on specific ideas or words.
How can the speaker's feelings help the reader find the theme?
The speaker's change in attitude, or mood, can show what the poem teaches.
Read the stanza:
I wound the string around the kite,
It danced and soared in flight.
What does wound mean in the poem?
past tense of wind, meaning twisted or wrapped
Read the lines:
"She whispered softly—
don’t forget to try again."
Why might the poet have broken the line after softly?
a. to start a new topic
b. to create a rhyme
c. to describe the setting
d. to show pause for emotion
d. to show pause for emotion
What is the difference between repetition and rhyme?
Repetition is the reuse of words or lines.
Rhyme is a pattern of words with similar-sounding endings.
How does the form of a poem connect to it's meaning?
The shape, stanza length, and rhythm can mirror the emotions or message of the poem.
Why do authors sometimes imply the theme instead of stating it?
To let readers infer and think deeply about the message.
Read the lines:
The dove above the city lights,
It dove below to meet the tide.
How does the poet’s use of dove show its two meanings?
The first use is a bird and the second use is the past tense of dive, to move downward.
Read the stanza:
"The storm made every branch bend low,
Yet still the roots stayed strong below.
Some bend and sway but never break,
Their strength grows deeper with each quake."
What theme is shown, and how does the homograph bend help support it?
A. Theme: Always stay flexible when life changes; “bend” means to adjust or adapt.
B. Theme: Trees can move easily; “bend” means to exercise.
C. Theme: Growth is easy when you don’t bend; “bend” means to refuse.
D. Theme: Nature is unpredictable; “bend” means to collapse.
A. Theme: Always stay flexible when life changes; “bend” means to adjust or adapt.