Poetry Forms/Poetry Elements

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The rhythmical pattern of a poem.

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Meter

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A three-line Japanese verse in which the first and third lines have five syllables and the second line has seven syllables.

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Haiku

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A regular pattern of rhyming words in a poem.

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Rhyme Scheme

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Poetry without a consistent meter, rhyme, or stanza length.

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Open Verse

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A song-like poem that tells a story, often one dealing with adventure and romance. Options: Ballad, Concrete Poem, Epic Poem, Haiku

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Ballad

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A group of lines of poetry that are usually similar in length and pattern and separated by spaces. Considered a unit.

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Stanza

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Rhyming words at the end of a line of poetry.

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End Rhyme

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A story told in verse.

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Narrative Poem

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Rhyming words within a line of poetry.

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Internal Rhyme

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The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in spoken or written language.

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Rhythm