1. PoeticForms 2. Acrostic PoemAn acrostic poem takes a word and makes eachletter the first line of a poem. The words do not haveto rhyme.An acrostic poemCan be about anything,Really.Of…

Poetic Forms Introduction Poetry is written in closed or open form. Closed form poetry is characterized by patterns: verse, rhyme, meter and/or syllable. The content fits…

Types of Poems Couplet Poems with 2 rhyming lines TRIPLET (9) It filled the can, it covered the floor, (9) It cracked the window and blocked the door, (7) Pizza crusts and…

Types of Poems Haiku Form of poetry from Japan Usually about nature or animals Three lines: 1st Line: 5 syllables 2nd Line: 7 syllables 3rd Line: 5 syllables Haiku Limerick…

Reading Comprehension Course Review In Lesson 59 you will: Review poetry & figurative language. Understand authorâs purpose and point of view. Poetry & Figurative…

Japanese Culture Mount Fuji Samurai sword Samurai Professional Japanese warriors who swore absolute loyalty to their overlord and practiced BUSHIDO or THE WAY OF THE WARRIOR,…

Poetry Unit Structure of Poems Stanza---the division of lines in a poem Quatrain---set of 4 lines per stanza Couplet---pair of rhyming lines Rhyme Scheme---pattern of rhyming…

Poetic Devices Terminology to help us write and read poetry! Figurative Language Figurative language: writing not meant to be interpreted literally Ex: My eyes are on fire!…