Vocab
WHich word means having big goals or wanting to succeed?
ambitious
What is the theme of a poem?
THe message or lesson
What makes a poem a narrative poem?
It tells a story
WHat is free verse poetry?
Poetry without rhyme or a set pattern.
What is imagery?
words that help the reader picture something
Which word means learned so well that you remember it exactly?
Memorized
How can a poem's theme (message) be different from it's topic?
The theme is more broad, the topic is what exactly the text is about.
Which vocabulary word best describes a character with big goals in a narrative poem?
Ambitious
Does free verse poetry rhyme?
NO!
What is repetition in poetry?
when phrases or words are repeated
Which word means a happy or proud feeling after finishing something?
satisfaction
Can a poem have more than one theme?
Yes!
How is a narrative poem like a short story?
It has a beginning, middle, and end.
Why might a poet choose free verse?
to make it sound more natural
What are some different types of figurative language? (give me 3)
similie, metaphor, personification, onomatopoeia, etc.
Which word means to shake suddenly because of fear or cold?
Shuddered
If a poem shows a character working hard to reach a goal, what is a possible theme?
Hard work leads to success
Why might an author tell a story using a poem instead of a normal text?
TO make the story more emotional or expressive
How does free verse show emotions?
by using figurative language or imagery
What do line breaks do in a poem?
they control how the poem is read and understood
Which word means something happening again and again?
repetition
Why is theme important?
It helps readers understand the meaning of the poem.
Why might a poet use repetition in a narrative poem to highlight an important event?
To emphasize the word for the reader to better understand.
What helps free verse look and sound interesting?
line breaks, word choice, repetition
Why is word choice important in poetry?
because every word helps create meaning and feeling