What is a simile?
Comparing two things using like or as
This characteristic appeals to a reader's senses by using descriptive and figurative language.
Imagery
This poetry was about a boy who lived in the hood. This book talked about the boys neighborhood, family, and friends.
DeShawn Days
What is a metaphor?
Comparing two things without using like or as
This characteristic of poetry involves words that sound similar to eachother.
Rhyming
This poetry book is about a boy who moved away from his home country and has to adjust to his new home.
My Chinatown
What is an onomonopia?
When a word describes a sound and actually mimics the sound of the object or action it refers to when it is spoken.
This characteristic of poetry is the beat and pace of a poem.
Rhythm
This poetry book talks about the nocturnal animals of the night.
Dark Emperor
What is a Hyperbole?
an exaggeration used for emphasis or humor.
This characteristics of poetry is when writers usually use specific phrase or word to express something beyond the literal meaning.
Figurative Language
This poetry book talks about important and unspoken hispanic people who made a change.
Bravo!
What is repetition?
A phrase or word being repeated in a poem.
This characteristic of poetry is when the poet uses words pertaining to the five senses of sight, sound, taste, smell, and touch.
Sensory Language
Who is the author/poet of Deshawn Days.
Tony Medina
Battle:
One person from each group will read the best poem int heir poetry book. The judges (Ms. Naclerio and Ms. Herbert will chose the winner.
The winner is