Elements of Poetry
Transcript of Elements of Poetry
Elements of Poetry
Stanzas Lines Rhythm Rhyme Repetition Rhyme Scheme Alliteration Onomatopoeia Imagery
Poetry contains unique devices and form that make it different than other genre of literature.
Form – a poem’s shape ◦ the way the words and lines are laid out on the
page. Stanzas – a group lines in a poem (like a
paragraph)◦ Each stanza is a separate emotion or idea◦ Each contribute to the overall meaning of poem
Lines – the main unit in a poem◦ May or may not be a complete sentence◦ Varies in length
Structure and Form
Conventional/Traditional forms◦ Fixed rules – such as a set number of lines or a repeating
pattern of rhythm or rhyme◦ Examples: limericks and haikus
Free Verse – open formo Has rhythm like everyday speecho Does not have a regular rhyme pattern
Graphical Elements- help convey meaningo Include position, appearance of words, capital letters, lines and
stanzas on a page.
Structure and Form
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How does this musical adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe’s poem, “The Raven”, qualify as a traditional poem? Write 2 sentences explaining in the provided
space.
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In the space provided, briefly write about why this poem is considered free verse. What qualities does it
contain that make it so? Be prepared to share.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqUFUGkHLew
Free Verse vs. TraditionalWhat were the differences you
saw between the free verse poetry and the traditional poetry in this video? Share with a partner and
be prepared to share.
Types of PoetryThere are many different types of poetry just as there are many different types of fiction.
Narrative Poems
• tells a story • contains characters, setting, conflict, and 5
stages of plot.• Written in stanzas, contains rhythm, rhyme,
imagery and figurative language• Has a recognizable rhyme scheme
• For example: “The Walrus and the Carpenter”
by Lewis Carrol
Limericks:◦ A short poem made up of 5 lines◦ Rhyme scheme (pattern of rhyme): aabba◦ has a sing-song rhythm
There was an old man with a beard, aWho said, “It is just as I feared!”- aTwo Owls and a Hen, bFour Larks and a Wren, bHave all built their nest in my beard! a
Humorous Poems
Contains 17 syllables arranged in 3 lines, syllable pattern per line 5, 7,5 Creates a clear picture evoking a strong
emotional response Nature is a common topic of haikus
Example:Winter solitude – (5 syllables)in a world of one color (7 syllables)the sound of the wind. (5 syllables)
Bosho
Haikus – Japanese poem
Contains not regular pattern for rhythm or rhyme
Used to capture sound and rhythm of regular speech
Example: “On Turning Ten” by Billy Collins
This is the beginning of sadness, I say to myself,as I walk through the universe in my sneakers,It is time to say goodbye to my imaginary friends,time to turn the first big number.
Free Verse
Examine the structure and form of a traditional poem.
Sound Devices
Imagery and Figurative Language
Let’s look at this stanza of the poem.
Identify the type of figurative language used.
Which senses are being appealed to?
“The summer still hangsheavy and sweetwith sunlight as it did last year.”
Personification: summer hangs
Simile: as it did last yearTouch: heavyTaste: sweetSight: sunlight
“Change”
“The autumnstill comesshowering gold and
crimsonas it did last year.”
Personification: showering
Simile: as it did last year
Sight: gold and crimson
Next stanza…
“The winterstill stingscold and clean and
whiteas it did last year.”
Personification:Still stingsSimile: as it did last
year
Touch: stings, coldSight: white
Stanza 3…
The springstill comeslike a whisper in the
dark night.
Personification:Spring still comesSimile:Like a whisperOnomatopoeia:
whisper
Sound: whisperSight: dark night
Stanza 4…