Diamante Form of poetry with 7 lines Italian word for diamond Takes form of a diamond
Line 1 Choose a topic (noun) Zebra
Line 2 Use two describing words (adjectives) Swift, Striped
Line 3 Use three action words (verbs or “ing” action words) traveling, searching, wandering
Line 4 Use a four-word phrase capturing some feeling about the topic Roaming about dry land
Line 5 Use three action words (verbs or “ing” action words) stampeding, galloping, darting
Line 6 Use two describing words (adjectives) Muscular, Slender
Line 7 Use a synonym for an ending word (noun, strong word or hyphenated word for the topic) Mammal
Diamante Zebra Swift, striped Traveling, searching, wandering Roaming about dry land Stampeding, galloping, darting Muscular, slender Mammal