Poetry Elements
The repetition of the same sound at the beginning of words, like 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.'
Alliteration
"A young boy discovers he is a wizard and attends a magical school where he battles dark forces. This story includes spells, mythical creatures, and a hidden world. What genre is this?
Fantasy
I have keys but open no locks, I have space but no room, You can enter but not go outside. What am I?
A keyboard
A poem that tells a story, often with a beginning, middle, and end.
Narrative Poem
This is the first sentence of an essay that grabs the reader's attention.
Hook
The difference between a simile and a metaphor is...
Simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things. Metaphor doesn't, something IS something else.
A detective investigates a series of strange events in a small town, uncovering secrets and solving a crime. The story keeps readers guessing until the very end. What genre is this?
Mystery
The more of this there is, the less you see. What is it?
Darkness
A poem that expresses strong emotions or feelings, often written in first person and is typically musical.
Lyrics
The process of writing in which you think of as many ideas as possible that are linked to the topic you are writing about. Typically, you might use a graphic organizer to complete this part of the writing process.
Brainstorm/Outline/Prewrite
The use of vivid language to create mental pictures or sensations.
Imagery
A girl living during the American Revolution disguises herself as a boy to fight in the war. The story blends real events with made-up characters. What genre is this?
Historical Fiction
What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years?
The letter 'M'
A poem that has no set rhyme scheme or meter
Free Verse
The part of an essay where the writer explains their main argument or point and is typically found at the end of the introduction paragraph.
Thesis Statement
A group of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose.
Stanza
A group of friends plans a hilarious prank on their teacher, but everything goes wrong in the funniest way possible. The story is full of jokes and silly situations. What genre is this?
Comedy
I’m tall when I’m young and short when I’m old. What am I?
A candle
A poem that follows the strict rule of being three lines, with the syllabic rhythm of 5-7-5 for each line respectively.
Haiku
Facts, anecdotes, and statistics are all examples of ________ in non-fictional writing.
A clever rat dashed through the gate,
It scurried fast to avoid its fate,
The cat lay still, with eyes so keen,
It dreamed of prey, its favorite scene,
But the rat escaped, unseen, elate.
Limerick
Rhyme Scheme AABBA
A cowboy lassoes a tornado to stop it from destroying his town, and later rides it like a horse. This is most likely an example of which genre?
Tall Tale
I speak to you without a mouth and without you I can't speak. I have no body, but I come alive with the wind. What am I?
An echo
A poem that is shaped like its subject, such as a poem about a tree written in the shape of a tree.
Concrete Poem
At the end of a persuasive/argumentative essay, you might encourage your reader to do something to help your cause. What is this called?
Call to Action