1. POETRY… What is there to know?

2. What is Poetry? The art or work of a poet. The art or work of a poet. A piece of literature written in meter; verse. A piece of literature written in meter; verse.

3. And that would be??? Poetry is a small piece of writing that puts as much meaning into as few words as possible Poetry is a small piece of writing that puts as much meaning into as few words as possible Writing poetry well means you have a strong command of language Writing poetry well means you have a strong command of language

4. Poetry Vocabulary Alliteration- the repetition of initial (first) consonant sounds Ex. Sally sells seashells by the seashore. Alliteration- the repetition of initial (first) consonant sounds Ex. Sally sells seashells by the seashore. Allusion- a historical or literary reference Ex. That is forbidden fruit. He was no Romeo. Allusion- a historical or literary reference Ex. That is forbidden fruit. He was no Romeo.

5. Poetry Vocabulary Hyperbole- an exaggeration Ex. I’m so hungry; I could eat a horse. Hyperbole- an exaggeration Ex. I’m so hungry; I could eat a horse. Imagery- sensory language (a description that isn’t literal- touching on the senses) Ex. The sunshine danced over the leaves, leaving them sparkling with crystal. Imagery- sensory language (a description that isn’t literal- touching on the senses) Ex. The sunshine danced over the leaves, leaving them sparkling with crystal.

6. Poetry Vocabulary Metaphor- a comparison that doesn’t use “like” or “as” Ex. I am a rock. Metaphor- a comparison that doesn’t use “like” or “as” Ex. I am a rock. Onomatopoeia- a sound word created by the physical sound it describes Ex. Buzz, tick-tock Onomatopoeia- a sound word created by the physical sound it describes Ex. Buzz, tick-tock

7. Poetry Vocabulary Personification- giving human traits to non-human things Ex. Her heart cried out in pain. The flowers whispered in the breeze. Personification- giving human traits to non-human things Ex. Her heart cried out in pain. The flowers whispered in the breeze. Repetition- the repeating of words or phrases Ex. Red river, red river… Moving, moving, moving… Repetition- the repeating of words or phrases Ex. Red river, red river… Moving, moving, moving…

8. Poetry Vocabulary Rhyme- words having the same sounds Ex. class and pass/ heart and smart/ people and steeple Rhyme- words having the same sounds Ex. class and pass/ heart and smart/ people and steeple End Rhyme- word rhymes at the end of the lines of poetry Ex. Everything’s wrong End Rhyme- word rhymes at the end of the lines of poetry Ex. Everything’s wrong Day’s are too long…

9. Poetry Vocabulary Internal rhyme- Word rhymes occurring within the line of poetry Ex. Slow flow heat is silent.. Internal rhyme- Word rhymes occurring within the line of poetry Ex. Slow flow heat is silent.. Slant rhyme- rhyming words that are not exactly alike but quite close Ex. fluffy, dusty Slant rhyme- rhyming words that are not exactly alike but quite close Ex. fluffy, dusty

10. Poetry Vocabulary Rhyme scheme- the pattern of the rhyme within a poem (denoted by letters) Rhyme scheme- the pattern of the rhyme within a poem (denoted by letters) Example- Everything’s wrong!A Days are too long,A Sunshine’s too hot,B Wind is too strong.A The rhyme scheme here is A,A,B,A.

11. Poetry Vocabulary Simile- a comparison using “like” or “as” Simile- a comparison using “like” or “as” Ex. She is like a whirlwind. They eat like pigs.

12. Haikus Haiku is a poetic form and a type of poetry from the Japanese culture. Haiku is a poetic form and a type of poetry from the Japanese culture. Haiku combines form, content, and language in a meaningful, yet compact form. Haiku combines form, content, and language in a meaningful, yet compact form.

13. Haiku (cont.) Haiku is three short lines. Haiku is three short lines. five (5) syllables, five (5) syllables, seven (7) syllables, seven (7) syllables, five (5) syllables. five (5) syllables. Haiku doesn't rhyme. Haiku doesn't rhyme. A Haiku must "paint" a mental image in the reader's mind. A Haiku must "paint" a mental image in the reader's mind.

14. Examples of Haiku “The Rose”- Donna Brock The red blossom bends and drips its dew to the ground. Like a tear it falls

15. Another Haiku “A Rainbow”- Donna Brock Curving up, then down. Meeting blue sky and green earth melding sun and rain.

16. Limericks A limerick is a short, often humorous and improper poem A limerick is a short, often humorous and improper poem Developed to a very specific structure. Developed to a very specific structure. The rhyme scheme is usually aabba, with a rather rigid meter. The rhyme scheme is usually aabba, with a rather rigid meter.rhymemeterrhymemeter

17. Examples of Limericks Once a cow in a field cried, “Awake! There has been a most ghastly mistake. I’ve been forced to conclude That this herd has been screwed We’re not here just for shakes but for steak.” -Graham Lester

18. Another Limerick No zebras did board Noah's ark Only horses, two white, and two dark But for forty black nights There were no bedroom lights Which caused zebras galore to disbark!

19. Make Your Own Try your own Haiku…. Try your own Haiku…. Select one object that you could write about Select one object that you could write about Use the 7 syllable pattern to write about it Use the 7 syllable pattern to write about it