Identifying Figurative Language in Poems

Figurative Language in Poetry

What type? How does it look?

Why would the poet include it?

Open Ended

What type of emotions do you want your poems to have?

Poll

Are you ready to create your own poetry?

• Yup!

• Sorta!

• Not Really

• Could Use Bit More Info Before I Start

Open Ended

Rewrite this line using any type of figurative language.

Dinosaurs roamed the earth

Open Ended

Rewrite this line using any type of figurative language.

Violin music filled the air

Open Ended

Create an acrostic poem using VETERAN.

POETRY PORTFOLIO PROJECT

Due: FRIDAY @ END of CLASS

Metaphor Poem

Blackout Poem

Acrostic Poem

Free Verse Poem