1. Expansion of Poetry April 11-12
Objective: Students will be able to write a poem using at least two of the following forms of figurative language: idiom, personification, simile, metaphor, hyperbole, alliteration, euphemism, imagery

2. Notes What is figurative language? Why is it important in poetry?
A word or phrase that departs from the literal meaning in order to compare/contrast, clarify, or emphasize. Poetry IS figurative language.
Why is word choice important to poets?
Poets use very few words, so the words must be exact and powerful in their meaning.

3. 4 Word Activity You have 8 minutes to complete this activity
With your partners,
create a 4 line poem
each line must contain one of the words
each line must be longer than 3 words

4. Word Bank of Figurative Language
Hyperbole
Idiom
Personification
Imagery
Simile
Metaphor
Alliteration

5. Euphemism
a mild or indirect word or expression used in place of one that is too harsh or unpleasant.
comes from blaspheme or “evil-speaking”
We had to put the dog to sleep.
In war, there is always collateral damage.

6. Poem Rewrite
Look at your original poem to complete the following questions.
1. Did your poem contain figurative language? What kind?
2. Rewrite your poem below. Include at least 2 new forms of figurative language.
3. Which forms did you use?

7. Formula Poetry
Follows a specific formula in order to fit that type of poetry
A sonnet is a formula poem
Watch the following brainpop video and take notes in your chart for the terms...

8. Poetry Terms
Meter = the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in lines of poetry
Rhyme = the repetition of similar sounds, usually at the end of the line
Rhyme Scheme = the pattern of rhyme in a poem
Couplet = two lines within a poem that rhyme

9. Quick Check
1. What is the major difference between poetry and prose?
a. Poetry is meant to be read silently; prose is meant to be read aloud
b. Poetry uses words for their sounds and rhythm; prose usually does not
c. Prose pieces are always long; poems are always short
d. Prose pieces contain facts; poems do not

10. Quick Check 2 2. How can you benefit by reading a poem out loud?
a. You can understand the metaphors more easily
b. You can grasp the sounds of the words and the rhymes more easily
c. You can figure out the meaning of the poem more easily
d. You can figure out who wrote the poem more easily