Elements of Poetry
The flow of words or pattern of beats
If you are not happy, you might feel this way.
Unhappy
This character created by Dav Pilkey has the head of a hound and the body of a policeman.
Dog Man
This "super" family includes members named Dash, Violet, and Jack-Jack.
The Incredibles
The more of this there is, the less you see.
Darkness
Words that have the same ending sounds, such as snore and floor
Rhyme
To open a birthday present by taking off the wrapping paper.
Unwrap
Greg Heffley writes about his middle school struggles in a "journal" (not a diary!) in this series.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
He lives in a pineapple under the sea and works as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab.
Spongebob Squarepants
I have cities, but no houses. I have mountains, but no trees. I have water, but no fish.
Map
The repetition of a beginning letter sound: five furry foxes
Alliteration
If a story is a fairy tale and did not actually happen, it is this.
Untrue or unreal
In The Bad Guys, this character is the leader of the group and is trying very hard to be a "Good Boy."
Mr. Wolf
This blue "Experiment 626" loves Elvis music and lives with Lilo in Hawaii.
Stitch
I follow you around all day, but when the sun goes down, I disappear.
Shadow
Words that sound like their meaning, such as buzz and honk
Onomatopoeia
You do this to your shoes before you take them off.
Untie
Raina Telgemeier wrote this famous graphic novel about her journey getting braces and navigating middle school.
Smile
In Toy Story, this space ranger’s famous catchphrase is "To infinity and beyond!"
Buzz Lightyear
I have keys, but no locks. I have a space, but no room. You can "enter," but never leave
Keyboard
Details that help the reader create a mental picture
Imagery
This describes a room where toys and clothes are all over the floor.
Untidy
This half-giant tells Harry Potter, "You're a wizard, Harry," on his 11th birthday.
Hagrid
This Australian Cattle Dog has a little sister named Bingo and loves to play "Keepy Uppy."
Bluey
What has to be broken before you can use it?
Egg