Name That Poet
This poet was a pilot in the Royal Air Force during World War 2.
Roald Dahl
when two or more words have the same ending sound
rhyme
"What happens to a dream deferred?"
Harlem
unpleasant look
Leer
to reach a reasonable conclusion based on available evidence
infer
This poet became one of the most influential poets of the Harlem Renaissance.
Langston Hughes
the repetition of sound at the beginning of several words in order or near one another
alliteration
"What do you long for, what do you crave? Golden gems in a silver cave."
Wishes
excitement about something before it happens
anticipation
a note showing that the author wrote the poem for a special poem
dedication
This poet said her writing is influenced by music and her passion for social equality.
Nikki Giovanni
comparison that uses like or as
simile
"All those books—another world—just waiting At my fingertips."
My First Memory (of Librarians)
to put off or delay
defer
a small part of a larger work
excerpt
This poet said, “The more people you can talk to and understand, the richer your life and experience can be.”
Harryette Mullen
saying the same letters, sounds, and words over and over again
repetition
"I haven’t yet begun to feel
That I have had a decent meal!”
Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf
rule over or be in charge of
preside
the message of a poem or other text
content
This poset paired poems with colorful and whimsical paintings of magnificent adventures.
Norman Ault
comparison that does not use like or as
metaphor
"Newts are never nervous, are they?"
Ask Aden
a time period when many people are interested in big ideas and in creating art, music, and literature
renaissance
the structure or appearance of a poem
form