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Page 1: Poetry Unit Narrative Poem A poem that tells a story. They have special appeal. This type of poetry uses elements that are used in short stories like

Poetry Unit

Page 2: Poetry Unit Narrative Poem A poem that tells a story. They have special appeal. This type of poetry uses elements that are used in short stories like

Narrative Poem A poem that tells a story. They have special appeal. This type of poetry uses elements that are

used in short stories like plot, characters, and dialogue.

Some use repetition throughout the poem.

Page 3: Poetry Unit Narrative Poem A poem that tells a story. They have special appeal. This type of poetry uses elements that are used in short stories like

Rhyming The repetition of a sound in two or more words or

phrases. “end rhymes”-the most common & occur at the

end of a line. “exact rhymes”-words that sound similar, but the

consonants at the beginning are different (cheese & peas)

“half rhymes”-words with similar sounds, but not identical (pans & hams).

Page 4: Poetry Unit Narrative Poem A poem that tells a story. They have special appeal. This type of poetry uses elements that are used in short stories like

Repetition The use of a word or group of words more

than once in a poem. Can create a music-like sound.

Page 5: Poetry Unit Narrative Poem A poem that tells a story. They have special appeal. This type of poetry uses elements that are used in short stories like

Rhythm The sound pattern created by combining

stressed and unstressed syllables. The same general pattern continues

throughout the poem.

Page 6: Poetry Unit Narrative Poem A poem that tells a story. They have special appeal. This type of poetry uses elements that are used in short stories like

Concrete Poem Poetry that is meant to be “seen” as well as

heard. The words are arranged into a shape to

look like the subject. Concrete refers to being specific and

representing something.

Page 7: Poetry Unit Narrative Poem A poem that tells a story. They have special appeal. This type of poetry uses elements that are used in short stories like

Metaphor A comparison between two subjects, but

not using the words “like” or “as.”

Example: her eyes are twinkling stars.

Page 8: Poetry Unit Narrative Poem A poem that tells a story. They have special appeal. This type of poetry uses elements that are used in short stories like

Simile A comparison using the words “like” or

“as.” Example:*he whistled like a bird.

*It was as big as a house.

Page 9: Poetry Unit Narrative Poem A poem that tells a story. They have special appeal. This type of poetry uses elements that are used in short stories like

Personification A type of figurative language in which an a

nonhuman object is given human characteristics.

Example: the leaves danced in the wind.

Page 10: Poetry Unit Narrative Poem A poem that tells a story. They have special appeal. This type of poetry uses elements that are used in short stories like

Alliteration Repetition of beginning consonant sounds.

She sells shells by the seashore.

Page 11: Poetry Unit Narrative Poem A poem that tells a story. They have special appeal. This type of poetry uses elements that are used in short stories like

Assonance Repetition of vowel sounds.

The rain in Spain falls mainly in the plains.

Page 12: Poetry Unit Narrative Poem A poem that tells a story. They have special appeal. This type of poetry uses elements that are used in short stories like

Lyric Poem Expresses the poets thoughts and feelings

in a musical language. Has different patterns of rhyme and

rhythm. Most filled with energy. The lively words help you remember the

poet’s thoughts and feelings.

Page 13: Poetry Unit Narrative Poem A poem that tells a story. They have special appeal. This type of poetry uses elements that are used in short stories like

Limerick A short, funny Irish poem of five lines. Lines 1, 2, and 5 rhyme. Lines 3 and 4 rhyme.

Page 14: Poetry Unit Narrative Poem A poem that tells a story. They have special appeal. This type of poetry uses elements that are used in short stories like

Onomatopoeia An echoic poem in which the sounds of the

words used, suggests their meaning. Example: buzz went the bees.

Page 15: Poetry Unit Narrative Poem A poem that tells a story. They have special appeal. This type of poetry uses elements that are used in short stories like

Haiku A form that originated in Japan. Usually depicts a nature scene and has a

strong feeling (fear, regret, hope, or mystery).

The first and third line have five syllables. The second line has seven syllables. There should be a total of 17 syllables.

Page 16: Poetry Unit Narrative Poem A poem that tells a story. They have special appeal. This type of poetry uses elements that are used in short stories like

Nonsense These are fun to say and hear. These are usually rhyming poems. They have nonsense words like “hey

diddle, diddle…”

Page 17: Poetry Unit Narrative Poem A poem that tells a story. They have special appeal. This type of poetry uses elements that are used in short stories like

Acrostic The name of the person, object, or place is

written vertically down the left hand side of the page.

Each letter is capitalized and becomes the first letter in the word beginning each line.

The words used should describe the person, object, or place in a positive way.