What is Poetry
What do we mean by "deeper meanings" in poetry?
Meaning beyond the literal words.
What is the syllable pattern of a haiku?
5-7-5
What is rhyme in poetry?
What is an acrostic poem?
What is a simile?
Does all poetry need to rhyme?
No
Give an example of a limerick.
There Was an Old Man from Nantucket
Give an example of an alliteration.
Peter Piper
How many lines are in a sonnet?
14
What is a metaphor?
Direct comparison (don't use "like" or "as")
How does poetry aim to affect the reader?
Create vivid images and emotions in the reader's mind.
What is the structure of free verse poetry?
There is none. No specific rules or patterns.
What is an onomatopoeia and provide 1 example?
Words that imitate sounds.
Crash, buzz
What is a cinquain and what is its syllable pattern?
5 line poem
2-4-6-8-2
What is personification?
Giving human-like characteristics to non-human objects
Name 2 characteristics of poetry?
1. Can include rhyme, but not mandatory
2. Aims to create vivid images and emotions in the reader's mind
3. Often contains deeper meanings beyond the literal words
Name 1 narrative poem.
The Ballad of the Harp Weaver, The Raven
How does repetition function in poetry?
Repeats words/phrases for emphasis
Describe shape/concrete poetry.
Words are arranged to form a visual shape that relates to the poem's subject
What is a hyperbole?
An extreme exaggeration
What is the definition of poetry?
A creative writing form that conveys feelings, thoughts, and ideas through specific word choices
What is the tone of "There Was an Old Man of Nantucket"?
Humorous and playful
Give an example of a rhyme.
As long as the words rhyme, you are good.
What unique perspective does "Sonnet 130" by William Shakespeare present?
A unique take on beauty
Define symbolism?
Using objects to represent larger concepts