Poetry and Sound Devices

Form Form- the appearance of the words on a page Line- a group of words together on one line of the poem Stanza- a group of lines arranged together (a paragraph in a poem)

Repetition Repetition- repeating a word or words for effect Repetition is often used in poetry and speeches

Repetition Example Nobody No, nobody Can make it out here alone Alone, all alone Nobody, but nobody

Rhyme Rhyme- when words have the same ending sound Words do NOT have to be spelled the same at the end to rhyme Examples: where, fair, bear, and glare

Rhyme Example Sugar pop Gum drop Can’t stop Loving you Can you create an interesting rhyme?

Rhyme Scheme Rhyme scheme- the pattern of rhyme used in a poem Letters (A, B, C) are used to help you “see the pattern”

Rhyme Scheme Example Tinkle Tinkle, Little Bat Tinkle tinkle, little bat. A Wonder where the potty’s at? A Straight ahead or to the right? B Caves are very dark at night. B Little bat, why do you frown? C Did you tinkle upside down? C

Rhythm Rhythm- the beat created by the sounds of the words in a poem Trick: Instead of saying the words, hum them

Rhythm Example I know it is wet and the sun is not sunny But we can have lots of good fun that is funny

A snowy day is snowmen and snow angels Free Verse Poetry Free verse- a poem without a specific form, rhyme, or rhythm Example: A Snowy Day A snowy day is white A snowy day is snowmen and snow angels A snowy day is sledding A snowy day is cold

Use Your Noggin!

Poetry Assignment You will write three original poems. This is due on Tuesday! It is for a grade. Be creative!

Alliteration Poem title at least eight lines any number of alliterations is acceptable does not have to rhyme

Rain Rain races Roaring like wind Its restless rage Rattles like rocks Ripping through the air

Diamante Poetry Diamante- a diamond-shaped poem with seven lines that are written using parts of speech Line 1- noun (subject of the poem) Line 2- two adjectives Line 3- three participles (“ing” words) Line 4- four words about the subject Line 5- three different participles (“ing” words) Line 6- two adjectives Line 7- synonym for the subject

Home Home Safe, caring Loving, sharing, talking Friendship, food, games, travels Living, playing, enjoying Joyous, adventurous Family

Simile Poem title at least eight lines containing similes must rhyme

As Sad As… I’m as sad as an old sock With no one to wear it As sad as a birthday With no one to share it As sad as a teddy bear With no one to care for it As sad as a firework With no one to light it As sad as a strawberry With no one to bite it As sad as a gray day With no sun to bright it As sad as a bonfire With no one to poke it As sad as a puppy With no one to stroke it As sad as a promise When somebody broke it

Thankful Poem title subject should be something you are grateful for, but often take for granted at least four lines does not have to rhyme

The Red Wheelbarrow So much depends upon A red wheel barrow Glazed with rain water Beside the white chickens