Diamante � Can you think of a word that is similar to Diamante? � Diamond � Diamante is a seven (7) line poem that is shaped like a diamond
Line #1 � One word � Subject/Noun � Line #1 helps tells what line #7 will be � Line #7 is the opposite or contrast of line #1 ◦ Ex. Dog (subject, line #1), Cat (opposite, line #7)
Line #2 � Two Words � Adjectives � Must describe line #1 ◦ Ex. Playful, cute Dog Playful, cute
Line #3 � Three � Verbs � Must words describe to line #1 ◦ Running, barking, jumping Dog Playful, cute Running, barking, jumping
Line #4 � Four Words � Nouns � 1 st 2 words relate to line #1(dog) � Last 2 words relate to line #7 (cat) ◦ Ex. Collars, bones, fish, whiskers Dog Playful, cute Running, barking, jumping Collars, bones, fish, whiskers
Line #5 � Three � Verbs � Must words describe line #7 ◦ Ex. Purring, sleeping, meowing Dog Playful, cute Running, barking, jumping Collars, bones, fish, whiskers Purring, sleeping, meowing
Line #6 � Two Words � Adjectives � Must describe line #7 ◦ Ex. Soft, pretty Dog Playful, cute Running, barking, jumping Collars, bones, fish, whiskers Purring, sleeping, meowing Soft, pretty
Line #7 � One word � Contrast or opposite to line #1 ◦ Ex. Cat Dog Playful, cute Running, barking, jumping Collars, bones, fish, whiskers Purring, sleeping, meowing Soft, pretty Cat