Types of Poetry Acrostic Poem In this poem

Types of Poetry • Acrostic Poem In this poem, certain letters of the lines usually the first letters form a word or message that relates to the subject. • Concrete Poem A type of poetry that uses some sort of visual presentation to enhance the effect of the poem on the reader. The visual layout of the poem need not necessarily form a picture, although many concrete poems do. • Cinquain Poem This poem consists of five unrhymed lines. It has one word on the first line, two words on the second line, three on the third, four on the fourth, and one on the last. The last line usually refers back to or restates the first.

Cinquain Castle Strong, beautiful Imposing, protecting, watching Symbolizes wealth and power Fortress This poem consists of five unrhymed lines. It has: • one word on the first line (topic of the poem), • two words on the second line (adjectives or descriptive words about the topic in line one), • three on the third (verbs or action words about the topic), • Four words on the fourth line that make up a phrase or sentence that describes the topic, and • One word on the last line that usually refers back to or restates the first word by using a synonym for the topic.

Acrostic Poem Acrostic for the name Sophia: Serene, a calming quality Organized, you always have it together Picturesque, strikingly beautiful Honest, so genuine Imaginative, a creative mind An acrostic poem is a poem where certain letters in each line spells out a word or phrase. Typically, the first letters of a line are used to spell the message; but, they can appear anywhere. Alluring, so attractive

Concrete Poetry Concrete poetry is a type of poetry that uses some sort of visual presentation to enhance the effect of the poem on the reader. The visual layout of the poem need not necessarily form a picture, although many concrete poems do.

You be the Poet. . . Write 1 example of each of the following poems: ² Acrostic (the word or topic must have at least 5 letters) ² Cinquain ² Concrete 1. Look back at your notes and follow the structure that is described for each poem. 2. You may neatly write out on paper a copy of your poem, or type it using the computer. 3. Draw or select a graphic to compliment your poem.

Types of Poetry • Diamante Closely related to cinquain is the diamante – Italian for “diamond. ” Its finished form resembles a diamond shape. The typical pattern for diamante is shown here. Line 1 Topic (noun) Line 2 Two describing words related to Line 1 (adjectives) Line 3 Three action words related to Line 1 (verbs) Line 4 A four-word phrase that relates a feeling about the topic and transitions the topic into an opposite feeling related to line 7. Line 5 Three actions words related to Line 7 (verbs) Line 6 Two describing words related to Line 7 (adjectives) Line 7 Ending word (antonym for the topic or a strong emotion word)

Diamante

Types of Poetry • Haiku This form of Japanese poetry is composed of three unrhymed lines in a 5 -7 -5 syllabic meter (pattern). The first line has five syllables, the second seven syllables, and the last five syllables. This poem captures a moment in nature (or in life) and “freezes” it as a photo with specific language. Tanka This form of Japanese poetry similar to haiku that also usually focuses on nature. It uses a five-line syllabic meter. Line 1: 5 syllables Line 2: 7 Line 3 : 5 Line 4: 7 Line 5: 7

Tanka Haiku

Free Verse Free verse is a literary device that can be defined as poetry that is free from limitations of regular meter or rhythm and does not rhyme with fixed forms. Such poems are without rhythms and rhyme schemes; do not follow regular rhyme scheme rules and still provide artistic expression. In this way, the poet can give his own shape to a poem how he/she desires. However, it still allows poets to use alliteration, rhyme, cadences or rhythms to get the effects that they consider are suitable for the piece. Features of Free Verse • Free verse poems have no regular meter and rhythm. • They do not follow a proper rhyme scheme as such; these poems do not have any set rules. • This type of poem is based on normal pauses and natural rhythmical phrases as compared to the artificial constraints of normal poetry.

Free Verse

You be the Poet Part II. . . Write 1 example of each of the following poems: ² Diamante ² Tanka OR Haiku ² Free Verse (at least 10 lines 1. Look back at your notes and follow the structure that is described for each poem. 2. You may neatly write out on paper a copy of your poem, or type it using the computer. 3. Draw or select a graphic to compliment your poem.