Structure of Poetry
Does poetry have to be serious?
No, it can be silly, funny, or serious. Poetry can be about whatever topic you want!
"The sun smiled down on me."
Is an example of what type of figurative language?
Personification
True or False:
When reading a poem, you should only read it one time to fully understand it.
False. You should read a poem multiple times to fully understand it.
How many lines does a haiku have?
3
Do you have to be an adult to write poetry?
No, anyone can write poetry no matter their age.
"Ouch," "Splat," and "Zoom" are an example of what type of language?
Onomatopoeia
What is it called when a poem reminds you of another text you read, a movie you saw, or something similar that happened to you?
A connection
How many syllables do haikus have TOTAL?
17 syllables
In other genres, it is called a paragraph. In poetry, multiple lines of text are called a ...?
Stanza
"Singing songs of the seaside makes me super sleepy."
Is an example of what type of language?
Alliteration
What are details called that give you information about the five senses?
Sensory details
Can a picture book consist of only haiku poetry?
Yes, just like our mentor text Dogku.
In other genres, it is called a sentence. In poetry, it is called a ...?
Line
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
A simile has the keywords "like" and "as."
What is it called when you can make a picture in your mind after reading poetry?
Visualizing
What country did haikus originate in?
Japan
What is it called when a poet intentionally leaves space without any words?
Blank space
"I'm so hungry I could eat a horse."
Is an example of what type of figurative language?
Hyperbole
Give two strategies for how to determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word in a poem.
1. Look at the illustration
2. Read the title
3. Read the entire sentence and use context clues to help you
Why did Andrew Clements, the author of Dogku, say he likes writing haiku poetry?
There are so many words that sometimes it can feel overwhelming. A haiku doesn't need many words so it feels more manageable.