Definitions
A group of lines in a poem
Stanza
The tree was __________ during the winter.
Barren
Comparing two things without using like or as
Metaphor
In winter I get up at night
And dress by yellow candle-light.
In summer, quite the other way,
I have to go to bed by day.
What pattern or type of poem is this?
Rhyming
What is a transition word?
A word that transitions the reader from one thought or topic to another. Next, In contrast, Also, To wrap up
A short poem that expresses personal feelings
lyric
The peacock had beautiful purple _____________.
Plumes
Giving human characteristics to nonliving things
Personification
Slithery, slidery, scaly old snake,
surely your body must be a mistake.
What type of poetry rhytm is being used here?
Alliteration
What is the very first thing you should do when you are writing an essay? Hint...step 1
Unpack the prompt. (Figure out the question you are answering)
A repeating pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables.
Meter
I had a _______________ conversation with my dad about my goals.
meaningful
An exaggeration
Hyperbole
Gentle autumn breeze,
Leaves rustle in golden hues,
Nature's whispered song.
What type of poem is this?
Haiku
What is needed to get FULL CREDIT for your text evidence?
Say where you got the information.
List paragraph number. (p5) (Source 2, P3)
Not able to produce anything
Barren
Your ________________ can give away your mood more than what you say.
expression
An expression that does not have a literal meaning.
Idiom
Gone!
Under desks!
Must keep at home!
What type of poem is this?
Acrostic
For your first sentence, what is the first thing you want to do to your reader?
Hook or pull your reader in with a grabber sentence.
The repetition of the same consonant at the beginning of a group of words.
Alliteration
Tongue twisters have many _______________ in them.
alliterations
A word that makes a sound.
Onomatopoeia
My house is red – a little house
A happy child am I.
I laugh and play the whole day long,
I hardly ever cry.
What type of poem is this?
Free Verse
What goes in the conclusion paragraph?
Wrap up your essay. Restate your topic and 3 pieces of evidence or support. Give your reader a call to action, challenge your reader.