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Calligrams A calligram is a poem , phrase, or word in which the typeface , calligraphy or handwriting is arranged in a way that creates a visual image. The image created by the words expresses visually what the word, or words, say. In a poem, it manifests visually the theme presented by the text of the poem.

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CalligramsA calligram is a poem, phrase, or word in which

the typeface, calligraphy or handwriting is arranged in a way that creates a visual image. The image created by the words expresses visually what the word, or words, say. In a poem, it manifests visually the theme presented by the text of the poem.

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Here are some examples of calligrams

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What animal is it?

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Which words can you read?

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How many times has the author written flamingo?

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Could you write your own shape poem?

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What building can you see?

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What animal could it be?

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Which letters have fins?

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What’s happened to this word?

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Now can you make your own calligram?

Here are some words you could try:-Hot, cold, falling, snow, jump, sad, happy, leaf, alligator, smile ...............