Types of Poetry
Type of poetry that tells a story, has a character, setting, and plot and can sometimes rhyme.
What is Narrative
A group of lines in a poem
What is a Stanza
Using descriptive words to create mental images
What is Imagery
Type of poem that can tell a funny story and can rhyme.
What is Humorous
A single row of words in a poem
What is a Line
Comparing two unlike things not using "like" or "as"
What is a Metaphor
Type of poem that can show strong feeling, usually has a serious tone, and is like a song
What is Lyrical
The truth, lesson, or message of a poem
What is Theme
Giving non-human items human characteristics
What is Personification
Type of poem containing 5 lines and has a distinct rhyming scheme (like Mother Goose).
What is a Limerick
The beat, sound, or feel of a poem
What is Rhythm
Repetition of the same sound over and over (tongue twisters)
What is a Alliteration
Type of poem that originated in Japan and usually has 5 syllables and then 7 syllables and then 5 syllables.
What is a Haiku
The number and style of the accented syllables
What is Meter
Words that help us "hear" sounds in writing