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Prose – written/spoken language that is arranged into sentences and paragraphs Written/spoken language artistically arranged into lines instead of sentences, and stanzas instead of paragraphs POETRY
 2 purposes 1. To express emotions LYRIC POETRY 2. To tell a story Narrative poetry
Example of Lyric Poetry “I’m Nobody”  by Emily Dickenson Pg. 672 Disc 7, track 32
Example of Narrative Poetry “How I Learned English”  By Gregory Djanikian Pg. 637 Disc 7 track 24
Meter The rhythm created by the words in a poem Rhyme scheme A regular pattern of rhyming words in a poem
Limerick by Edward Learhttp://www.poetry-online.org/limericks.htm There was a young lady whose chin	 A Resembled the point of a pin;			 A She had it made sharp,				 B And purchased a harp,				 B And played several tunes with her chin. A
2 Types of Poetry based on Arrangement of Rhythm & Rhyme Poetry that has meter and may have rhyme scheme TRADITIONAL 2. Poetry that has no meter or rhyme scheme  FREE VERSE
Example of Traditional Poetry“Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout Would Not Take the Garbage Out”By Shel Silversteinpg. 650
Example of Free Verse Poetry “One” by James Berrypg. 652disc 7 track 25
4 types of Rhymes 1.End Rhyme – when words rhyme at the end of lines In “Macbeth” by William Shakespeare, three witches recite an evil spell over a cauldron in a dark cave.  Double, double toil and trouble;			toil – effort, work Fire burn, and cauldron bubble.			cauldron – giant pot Fillet of a fenny snake                       		fenny -  from the fen (swamp) In the cauldron boil and bake; Eye of newt and toe of  frog,		newt – small gecko-like lizard Wool of bat and tongue of dog, Adder’s fork and blind-worm’s sting,		adder – poisonous snake Lizard’s leg and howlet’swing,howlet – owl For a charm of powerful trouble, Like a hell-broth boil and bubble. Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and cauldron bubble.
4 types of Rhymes (continued) 2. Internal Rhyme – when one of a pair of rhyming words is located within the line, not at the end Excerpt from “The Raven” By Edgar Allen Poe Poetry Speaks to Children,  track 38 Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary, Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore -  quaint –old fashioned     volume – book        lore – stories While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, As of someone gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door. “  ‘Tis some visitor,” I muttered, “tapping at my chamber door- Only this and nothing more.”
4 types of Rhymes (continued)     3. Slant/Near Rhyme – when words almost rhyme “Hope is theThing with Feathers”  by Emily Dickinson Hope is the thing with feathers      That perches in the soul,     And sings the tune without the words,     And never stops at all.
4 types of Rhymes (continued) 4. Visual/Eye Rhyme – when words appear as if they should rhyme, but when they are pronounced correctly they do not actually  rhyme I know you wish these poems weren’t through, But I must stop now even though Stopping is so rough.  It took some time find poems that were good. Into this PowerPoint I’ve put my sweat and blood.
6 Forms of Poetry(*Note – these are not all of the possible forms) DIAMANTE HAIKU CINQUAIN SHAPE LIMERICK EPITAPH
Diamante A seven-line diamond-shaped poem in this form: Line 1: subject, one word Line 2: two adjectives describing the subject Line 3: three words ending in –ing relating to the subject Line 4: two words describing the subject and two words describing its opposite Line 5: three words ending in –ing relating to the opposite of the subject Line 6: two adjectives describing the opposite of the subject Line 7: opposite of the subject, one word Corrections for note guide
Example of Diamante Deborah Adventurous, Driven Rocking, Skiing, Teaching Lake, Classroom, Couch, House Knitting, Shopping, Sleeping Sedentary, Old Boredom In your journal, write a personal Diamante similar to the example using the form described above and be prepared to present your Diamante in class. This is due tomorrow for a TG (test grade).
Haiku A three-line form of Japanese poetry, traditionally about nature. The first line has 5 syllables, the second line has 7 syllables, the third line has five syllables. Example of Haiku Behind me the moon Brushes shadows of pine trees  Lightly on the floor.
Cinquain A five-line poem with lines in the following order: Line 1 - a noun (2 syllables) Line 2 – adjectives (4 syllables) Line 3 – action verbs ending in –ing (6 syllables) Line 4 – phrase about the topic noun (8 syllables) Line 5 – synonym for the noun in line 1
Example of Cinquain Teacher Dedicated Reading, typing, talking Loves to teach reading to teenagers Guide In your journal, write a personal Cinquain similar to the example ,using the form described above.  Check the assignment board for due date. This will be a TG (test grade).
Concrete/Shape Poem A poem that is written in the shape of the object it is describing Example of Shape Poem (Also see “Forsythia” by Mary Ellen Solt, pg. 595) Football Is a sign of the season.  Athletic boys strain for yardage And strive for victory as cheerleaders yell. Fans huddle under warm blankets. Angry coaches loudly argue With referees.
Limerick A humorous poem with five lines where lines one, two, and five rhyme with each other, and lines three and four rhyme with each other Example of Limerick There once was a teacher named Deb, Who came dressed one day late from her bed, Her boss got so mad He said, “Enough I have had!” So he fired that teacher named Deb.
Epitaph A brief, memorial statement for a dead person, often inscribed on a tombstone
Film director Alfred Hitchcock suggested this epitaph for himself.I’m involved in a plot.
From an anonymous tombstone…Poorly lived,And poorly died. Poorly buried, And no one cried.
From the tombstone of Milla Gaylord Soon ripe, Soon rotten, Soon gone, But not forgotten.
Unknown I told you I was sick.
pun onomatopoeia allusion metaphor simile hyperbole assonance imagery Figurative  language language enriched by word images and figures of speech refrain oxymoron alliteration symbolism repetition idiom personification irony
Simile – comparison of two things that are essentially different, usually using the word like or as Her serve came over the net like a bullet from a gun! He ran down the field as fast and graceful as a gazelle.
Metaphor – a comparison in which the author describes a person or thing using words that are not meant to be taken literally without (not)using the words like  or as Her serve was a bullet coming over the net.  He was a gazelle running down the field.
Personification – representing non-human things or abstractions  (ideas, concepts) as having human qualities The wind whispered through the trees.  The rock stood stubbornly in our path.
Repetition – the act of repeating for emphasis or effect I walked slowly out the door, slowly down the street, slowly away from home.
Hyperbole – an intentionally exaggerated figure of speech used for emphasis or effect “If she doesn’t go with me to the dance, I’m going to die!” he said.
Idiom – an expression particular to a given language that has a different meaning from the literal/denotative meaning of its individual words,a figure of speech I have to take my hat off to her; she really did a great job!
Refrain – a group of words repeated at key intervals in poetry, similar to the chorus of the song Will you eat them with a mouse? Will you eat them in a house? I will not eat them with a mouse. I will not eat them in a house.  I will not eat them Sam I am.  I will not eat green eggs and ham!
Symbolism – when one thing, usually an object, stands for/represents another thing, usually an idea or concept After the long boat ride over, the immigrants finally saw the Statue of Liberty through the haze, and cheered.
Imagery – writing that appeals to one of the five senses to create a vivid (intense, life-like) image in the reader’s mind When he opened his locker after three months of summer he was knocked back by a mixed cloud composed of a rancid tuna fish sandwich, sweaty gym socks, and mold. The baby’s hair was like the silky, soft fur on a new born puppy.
Dialect – the idioms, pronunciations, and connotations associated with a language spoken by people in a particular region or by a particular group of people “Son, you and your buddies ain’t got not reason to talk to your mamas like that! I’m fixin’ to set y’all straight! My peeps be diggin’ on my kicks, homes.
Alliteration – the repetition of beginning consonant sounds to draw the reader’s attention to specific words or to create a sense of imagery He drudged through the deep, dark, damp forest.
Assonance – the repetition of vowel sounds to draw the reader’s attention to specific words or to create a sense of imagery The wind swished and whispered through the willows.
Onomatopoeia – the use of words that imitate sounds The bees buzz, the snakes hiss, the dogs bark, and the cats meow in the busy meadow.
Oxymoron – combination of two seemingly contradictory (they do not go together) words/terms She was pretty ugly! When you go into the interview just act natural.
Pun – a play on words, sometimes using multiple-meaning words and sometimes using homophones (two words that sound the same but are spelled differently) Did you hear about the guy that got his whole left side cut off? He’s alright now.  My friend crashed his luxury car into a tree. He really found out how the Mercedes bends!
Irony – the opposite of what was expected The health food guru died of a heart attack.  She walked into the dark, still house and crept across the room. Chills ran up her back as she flipped the switch and heard voices say…”Surprise! Happy Birthday!”
Allusion (NOT ILLUSION) – reference to a famous person, event, work of literature, etc. John and his girlfriend got along about as well as the North and the South!
“The Highwayman” by Alfred Noyespg. 630Disc 7 Track 23

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Poetry pp

  • 1. Prose – written/spoken language that is arranged into sentences and paragraphs Written/spoken language artistically arranged into lines instead of sentences, and stanzas instead of paragraphs POETRY
  • 2. 2 purposes 1. To express emotions LYRIC POETRY 2. To tell a story Narrative poetry
  • 3. Example of Lyric Poetry “I’m Nobody” by Emily Dickenson Pg. 672 Disc 7, track 32
  • 4. Example of Narrative Poetry “How I Learned English” By Gregory Djanikian Pg. 637 Disc 7 track 24
  • 5. Meter The rhythm created by the words in a poem Rhyme scheme A regular pattern of rhyming words in a poem
  • 6. Limerick by Edward Learhttp://www.poetry-online.org/limericks.htm There was a young lady whose chin A Resembled the point of a pin; A She had it made sharp, B And purchased a harp, B And played several tunes with her chin. A
  • 7. 2 Types of Poetry based on Arrangement of Rhythm & Rhyme Poetry that has meter and may have rhyme scheme TRADITIONAL 2. Poetry that has no meter or rhyme scheme FREE VERSE
  • 8. Example of Traditional Poetry“Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout Would Not Take the Garbage Out”By Shel Silversteinpg. 650
  • 9. Example of Free Verse Poetry “One” by James Berrypg. 652disc 7 track 25
  • 10. 4 types of Rhymes 1.End Rhyme – when words rhyme at the end of lines In “Macbeth” by William Shakespeare, three witches recite an evil spell over a cauldron in a dark cave. Double, double toil and trouble; toil – effort, work Fire burn, and cauldron bubble. cauldron – giant pot Fillet of a fenny snake fenny - from the fen (swamp) In the cauldron boil and bake; Eye of newt and toe of frog, newt – small gecko-like lizard Wool of bat and tongue of dog, Adder’s fork and blind-worm’s sting, adder – poisonous snake Lizard’s leg and howlet’swing,howlet – owl For a charm of powerful trouble, Like a hell-broth boil and bubble. Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and cauldron bubble.
  • 11. 4 types of Rhymes (continued) 2. Internal Rhyme – when one of a pair of rhyming words is located within the line, not at the end Excerpt from “The Raven” By Edgar Allen Poe Poetry Speaks to Children, track 38 Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary, Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore - quaint –old fashioned volume – book lore – stories While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, As of someone gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door. “ ‘Tis some visitor,” I muttered, “tapping at my chamber door- Only this and nothing more.”
  • 12. 4 types of Rhymes (continued) 3. Slant/Near Rhyme – when words almost rhyme “Hope is theThing with Feathers” by Emily Dickinson Hope is the thing with feathers That perches in the soul, And sings the tune without the words, And never stops at all.
  • 13. 4 types of Rhymes (continued) 4. Visual/Eye Rhyme – when words appear as if they should rhyme, but when they are pronounced correctly they do not actually rhyme I know you wish these poems weren’t through, But I must stop now even though Stopping is so rough. It took some time find poems that were good. Into this PowerPoint I’ve put my sweat and blood.
  • 14. 6 Forms of Poetry(*Note – these are not all of the possible forms) DIAMANTE HAIKU CINQUAIN SHAPE LIMERICK EPITAPH
  • 15. Diamante A seven-line diamond-shaped poem in this form: Line 1: subject, one word Line 2: two adjectives describing the subject Line 3: three words ending in –ing relating to the subject Line 4: two words describing the subject and two words describing its opposite Line 5: three words ending in –ing relating to the opposite of the subject Line 6: two adjectives describing the opposite of the subject Line 7: opposite of the subject, one word Corrections for note guide
  • 16. Example of Diamante Deborah Adventurous, Driven Rocking, Skiing, Teaching Lake, Classroom, Couch, House Knitting, Shopping, Sleeping Sedentary, Old Boredom In your journal, write a personal Diamante similar to the example using the form described above and be prepared to present your Diamante in class. This is due tomorrow for a TG (test grade).
  • 17. Haiku A three-line form of Japanese poetry, traditionally about nature. The first line has 5 syllables, the second line has 7 syllables, the third line has five syllables. Example of Haiku Behind me the moon Brushes shadows of pine trees Lightly on the floor.
  • 18. Cinquain A five-line poem with lines in the following order: Line 1 - a noun (2 syllables) Line 2 – adjectives (4 syllables) Line 3 – action verbs ending in –ing (6 syllables) Line 4 – phrase about the topic noun (8 syllables) Line 5 – synonym for the noun in line 1
  • 19. Example of Cinquain Teacher Dedicated Reading, typing, talking Loves to teach reading to teenagers Guide In your journal, write a personal Cinquain similar to the example ,using the form described above. Check the assignment board for due date. This will be a TG (test grade).
  • 20. Concrete/Shape Poem A poem that is written in the shape of the object it is describing Example of Shape Poem (Also see “Forsythia” by Mary Ellen Solt, pg. 595) Football Is a sign of the season. Athletic boys strain for yardage And strive for victory as cheerleaders yell. Fans huddle under warm blankets. Angry coaches loudly argue With referees.
  • 21. Limerick A humorous poem with five lines where lines one, two, and five rhyme with each other, and lines three and four rhyme with each other Example of Limerick There once was a teacher named Deb, Who came dressed one day late from her bed, Her boss got so mad He said, “Enough I have had!” So he fired that teacher named Deb.
  • 22. Epitaph A brief, memorial statement for a dead person, often inscribed on a tombstone
  • 23. Film director Alfred Hitchcock suggested this epitaph for himself.I’m involved in a plot.
  • 24. From an anonymous tombstone…Poorly lived,And poorly died. Poorly buried, And no one cried.
  • 25. From the tombstone of Milla Gaylord Soon ripe, Soon rotten, Soon gone, But not forgotten.
  • 26. Unknown I told you I was sick.
  • 27. pun onomatopoeia allusion metaphor simile hyperbole assonance imagery Figurative language language enriched by word images and figures of speech refrain oxymoron alliteration symbolism repetition idiom personification irony
  • 28. Simile – comparison of two things that are essentially different, usually using the word like or as Her serve came over the net like a bullet from a gun! He ran down the field as fast and graceful as a gazelle.
  • 29. Metaphor – a comparison in which the author describes a person or thing using words that are not meant to be taken literally without (not)using the words like or as Her serve was a bullet coming over the net. He was a gazelle running down the field.
  • 30. Personification – representing non-human things or abstractions (ideas, concepts) as having human qualities The wind whispered through the trees. The rock stood stubbornly in our path.
  • 31. Repetition – the act of repeating for emphasis or effect I walked slowly out the door, slowly down the street, slowly away from home.
  • 32. Hyperbole – an intentionally exaggerated figure of speech used for emphasis or effect “If she doesn’t go with me to the dance, I’m going to die!” he said.
  • 33. Idiom – an expression particular to a given language that has a different meaning from the literal/denotative meaning of its individual words,a figure of speech I have to take my hat off to her; she really did a great job!
  • 34. Refrain – a group of words repeated at key intervals in poetry, similar to the chorus of the song Will you eat them with a mouse? Will you eat them in a house? I will not eat them with a mouse. I will not eat them in a house. I will not eat them Sam I am. I will not eat green eggs and ham!
  • 35. Symbolism – when one thing, usually an object, stands for/represents another thing, usually an idea or concept After the long boat ride over, the immigrants finally saw the Statue of Liberty through the haze, and cheered.
  • 36. Imagery – writing that appeals to one of the five senses to create a vivid (intense, life-like) image in the reader’s mind When he opened his locker after three months of summer he was knocked back by a mixed cloud composed of a rancid tuna fish sandwich, sweaty gym socks, and mold. The baby’s hair was like the silky, soft fur on a new born puppy.
  • 37. Dialect – the idioms, pronunciations, and connotations associated with a language spoken by people in a particular region or by a particular group of people “Son, you and your buddies ain’t got not reason to talk to your mamas like that! I’m fixin’ to set y’all straight! My peeps be diggin’ on my kicks, homes.
  • 38. Alliteration – the repetition of beginning consonant sounds to draw the reader’s attention to specific words or to create a sense of imagery He drudged through the deep, dark, damp forest.
  • 39. Assonance – the repetition of vowel sounds to draw the reader’s attention to specific words or to create a sense of imagery The wind swished and whispered through the willows.
  • 40. Onomatopoeia – the use of words that imitate sounds The bees buzz, the snakes hiss, the dogs bark, and the cats meow in the busy meadow.
  • 41. Oxymoron – combination of two seemingly contradictory (they do not go together) words/terms She was pretty ugly! When you go into the interview just act natural.
  • 42. Pun – a play on words, sometimes using multiple-meaning words and sometimes using homophones (two words that sound the same but are spelled differently) Did you hear about the guy that got his whole left side cut off? He’s alright now. My friend crashed his luxury car into a tree. He really found out how the Mercedes bends!
  • 43. Irony – the opposite of what was expected The health food guru died of a heart attack. She walked into the dark, still house and crept across the room. Chills ran up her back as she flipped the switch and heard voices say…”Surprise! Happy Birthday!”
  • 44. Allusion (NOT ILLUSION) – reference to a famous person, event, work of literature, etc. John and his girlfriend got along about as well as the North and the South!
  • 45. “The Highwayman” by Alfred Noyespg. 630Disc 7 Track 23