What is Poem?
Poetry is usually concerned
with feelings and vivid descriptions. Poems may tell a story or reflect on
something of importance to the poet. The purpose of a poem is to present a
description or a point of view, usually with thought-provoking images.
Poetry is often written to be
read aloud. Sound patterns and rhythm are therefore important to the overall
impact of the poem.
Examples of a poetic texts
include:
ballads
haiku
limericks
sonnets
song lyrics
cinquains
Features of A Poem
Structure of a poem
Poems can be written in many
different ways and have a variety of features. Some poems use regular patterns
of rhyme, rhythm and line length, while others use free verse forms. Poems can
include alliteration, assonance, onomatopoeia, personifications, similes, and
metaphors. The creation of imagery is always important.
Grammatical Features of A Poem
A wide variety of grammatical
patterns are used in poetry. Common features include:
•
nouns to identify
specific objects, events or things
•
adjectives
to create better descriptions
The Poetry Scaffold
Line 1
One word that introduces the
subject.
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Line 2
Two words that describe the
subject.
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Line 3
Three words that describe
the subject.
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Line 4
Four words about the
subject.
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Line 5
One word that expresses a
comment on the subject.
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