Popular FORMS OF POETRy

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1 Popular FORMS OF POETRy See Lindsay for more examples of each form Couplet A Couplet is a two-line poem. The last word of the first line rhymes with the last word of the second line. Couplets can be grouped together to form longer poems. Book Wisdom for each interest and age, Just open a book and turn the page. Triplet A Triplet is a three-line poem. The last word of the first lines rhymes with the last word in the other two lines. Also, if the three lines are written so they can be read in any order, the poem can be put in a triangle. When a triplet is placed in the form of a triangle it is called a Triangular Triplet. School School is the place we learn and grow. It s where we build on what we know. All of our talents we can show.

2 Quatrian A quatrian has four lines and can have a variety of rhyme patterns: An aabb pattern is formed when the last word of line one rhymes with the last word of line two and the last word of line three rhymes with the last word of line four. An abab pattern means that the last word of line one rhymes with the last word of line three and the last word of line two rhymes with the last word of line four. An abca abd abcb pattern is also common An aaaa pattern means the last word of each line rhymes with the last word of the other three lines. Like couplets, quatrains are often joined together to form longer poems. Writing Poetry Poetry can be fun to write, But it s hard to get the words just right. When I get stuck, I rest for a while, Then I come back, and my words have STYLE! NOTE: Similar to a Quatrian is a Quintain poem, which is similar but has five lines instead of four in each stanza Limerick The Limerick is a five-line poem. It follows an aabba pattern: The last word of the first line rhymes with the last word of lines two and five. The last words of lines three and four rhyme. Lines three and four are usually shorter than lines one, two, and five. Spelling There was once a student who wrote well, But alas he found he could not spell. He learned words for the test, He tried to do his best. And soon three of his works he did sell.

3 Cinquain A Cinquain (pronounced sin-cane) is a five-line poem that does not have rhyming words. A cinquain follows this form: Line 1: one word (the title) Line 2: two words (describe the title) Line 3: three words (an action) Line 4: four words (a feeling) Line 5: one word (refers to the title) Magazines Always current Look very enticing Bring pleasure to readers Periodicals Diamante A diamante poem is a seven-line poem shaped like a diamond. It starts with one person, place, thing, or idea and ends up with something completely opposite. A diamante poem follows this form: Line 1: noun Line 2: two adjectives Line 3: three ing words Line 4: four nouns Line 5: three ing words Line 6: two adjectives Line 7: one noun (opposite of the noun in Line 1) Student Young, eager learning, doing, becoming dreamer, learner, facilitator, helper guiding, assisting, prodding wise, patient Teacher

4 Haiku A Haiku poem has three lines with a total of seventeen syllables. Haiku comes from Japan and is often about nature, but can be on any subject. Haiku follows this pattern: Line 1: five syllables Line 2: seven syllables Line 3: five syllables Poems They re shorter than prose Often have rhythm or rhyme, And every word counts. Tanka Tanka is similar to haiku. It comes from Japan and is often about nature, but tanka is longer than haiku. It has five lines with a total of thirty-one syllables. Tanka follows this pattern: Line 1: five syllables Line 2: seven syllables Line 3: five syllables Line 4: seven syllables Line 5: seven syllables Example : Writing Expressing our thoughts Saying who we are and why Sharing with others Our innermost hopes and frears Hoping they will understand

5 Lanterne A lanterne poem is written in the shape of a Japanese latern. It has five lines and eleven syllables in total. It follows this pattern: Line 1: one syllable Line 2: two syllables Line 3: three syllables Line 4: four syllables Line 5: one syllable Books Our friends Great to have Get to know them Neat Acrostic Each line of an Acrostic poem starts with one letter from the poem s title. The title is written down the left side of the paper. Each letter of the title then becomes the first letter of the first word written on that line. Sometimes doesn t work Often upgraded Formats may vary Time to learn! Words leap off the screen Animations are cool Really neat sounds Exciting when it works right

6 Septone In a septone poem, a phone number is written down the left side of the paper leaving a space between the third and fourth numerals. The numerals tell how many syllables will go on each line. A zero means ten syllables will go on the line. Literature 8 - Exciting events recounted well 0- Beauty in words so carefully chosen 0- Causes wonderment in every reader 3- Mark that page 6- Come back to its quiet thoughts 9- Covering the page with gracefulness 6- Makes us feel like we re there 2- Reading 8- A good book enriches our lives 3- Forever List Poem A list poem is made up of items that belong in a certain category. To write a list poem, start with a title (such as Things to Do at the Mall ) and list all the things you can think of that would fit into that category. Things to Read About Who discovered penicillin? What is the best way to make bread? Where is sugar cane grown? When does our state elect a governor? Why do interest rates change? How can people live together in peace?

7 Parallel Poem In a parallel poem, each line starts with the same words. Choose the words you want to use (like Happiness Is or I Wish ) and start each line with those words. My Friend My friend is kind My friend is caring My friend is helpful My friend is patient My friend is considerate My friend is thoughtful My friend is special Free Verse Free verse does not follow any special pattern or form. It does not have to rhyme and it can have any number of lines. Free verse is similar to prose except that it uses fewer words and has more rhythm. The Library The library is full of treasures, Its contents entertain and inform. Nothing compares to their value, And their use is all free.

8 Prose Prose is characterized by rhythmic repetition; compression of thought; sustained intensity and patterned structure but is set on the page in a continuous sequence of sentences as in prose without line breaks. Leadership Leadership is all about style, the manner and approach. Good leaders are goodnatured, polite, and know how to coach. They direct, implement the plan and know the workers plight so subordinates are motivated to succeed with all their might. Do you know the names of leaders you admire and hope some day that you would dress in similar attire? Could it be any one of these, your mother, your dad, your principal, or some other? What personality traits do you find in the leader of your choice? Could it be the winning smile and tone of voice? Could it be someone who communicates with an occasional shout or yell but nevertheless, does get the jobs done very well? Do you like a leader who acts so very cool, non-interference in the affairs of others is the popular tool; but then, could it be that you rather a leader who is versatile and wears three hats with a feather, likes to smile mixes the autocratic, democratic, and laissez faire style? Such reverent power and behaviour workers bound to know that is no guile. Good leaders develop their thoughts, a never-ending process and that is why they acquire the fame and their success. So, good leaders are made and not born and would welcome a challenge any day even if they have to hold it with their bare fingers hot roasted corn on the cob. (Barbados/2002)