1. Poetic Elements Cornell Notes
Example questions will be on the left side for you to add to the notes.
You will use these notes for the rest of the 6 weeks.

2. Simile-comparison of two unlike objects using like, as, or than
What are the two types of comparisons?
Simile-comparison of two unlike objects using like, as, or than
Example:
Her eyes are as green as emeralds.
Clouds are soft and fluffy like marshmallows.
Write your own simile using the pictures below:

3. Metaphor-comparison of two unlike objects using is, are, was, or were making something equal to something else.
Example:
Her eyes are green emeralds.
Clouds are soft and fluffy marshmallows.
Write your own metaphor using the pictures below:

4. What literary devices are used in poetry?
Alliteration-uses the same beginning word sounds over and over, like a tongue twister.
Example:
Sally sells seashells by the seashore.
The setting sun slipped slowly down.
Write your own example of alliteration using the pictures below:

5. Onomatopoeia-use of words that imitate sounds.
Example:
Wham!
Pow!
Splat!
Bark!
Write a sentence using onomatopoeia with the pictures below:

6. Personification-when human qualities are given to nonliving objects.
Example:
The wind whistled.
The sun played peekaboo with the clouds.
Write your own example of personification using the pictures below:

7. Symbols-using an object or word to represent an abstract idea
Symbols-using an object or word to represent an abstract idea. An action, person, place, word, or object can all be symbols.
Example:
Black is used to represent death or evil.
A chain represents two objects being joined together.
Write a sentence describing the symbol below:

8. Imagery-refers to the “mental pictures” that readers experience when reading. Appeals to one or more of the five senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)
Example:
It was dark and dim in the forest. (sight)
The children were screaming and shouting in the field. (sound)
Write a sentence with imagery using the pictures below:

9. Tone-an attitude toward a subject or audience by the author conveyed through a choice of words.
Example:
I want to ask the authorities, “What is the big deal?” (sarcastic)
I want to draw attention to the appropriate authorities. (serious)
Write a sentence and label the tone:

10. Theme-moral, life lesson or message about life or human nature that is communicated by a literary work what the story teaches about life (can be stated directly or indirectly).
Example:
Don’t judge a book by it’s cover.
With great power comes great responsibility.
Write a sentence as an example of theme:

11. Stanza-a group of set lines in a poem.
What are the structure elements of poem?
Stanza-a group of set lines in a poem.
Example:
Using the example you already wrote down, label each stanza.

12. Rhyme Scheme-A rhyme scheme is the pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem or song. It is usually referred to by using letters to indicate which lines rhyme; lines designated with the same letter all rhyme with each other.
Example:
Label the poem on the following slide with the appropriate rhyme scheme.

14. Internal Rhyme- two or more rhyming words occurring within the same line often in the middle of the line.
Example:
I went to town to buy a gown.
I took the car and it wasn’t far.
Write a sentence using internal rhyme utilizing the pictures below: