Acrostic Poems

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes an acrostic poem?

• A poem where the first letters of each line spell out a word or phrase.

• A poem that rhymes at the end of every line.

• A poem that tells a story with a beginning, middle, and end.

• A poem that is written in the shape of an object.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a typical element of an acrostic poem?

• The first letters of each line spell a message.

• Acrostic poems must rhyme.

• There are no length parameters.

• The message can appear anywhere in the line.

Open Ended

What elements do acrostic poems have?

Open Ended

What are some commonly used words or topics in acrostic poems?

Open Ended

When did acrostic poems originate?

Open Ended

What is one way that this poem fits the criteria for an acrostic poem?