poems unit 4

Open Ended

What do the photos have in

common?

Open Ended

Look at the poems on pages 130-133, What do the titles of these poems have in common?

Meter

What is Meter?

Meter is the basic rhythmic structure of a line within a work of poetry. Meter consists of two components:

1. 1. The number of syllables

2. 2. A pattern of emphasis on those syllables

A line of poetry can be broken into “feet,” which are individual units within a line of poetry. A foot of poetry has a specific number of syllables and a specific pattern of emphasis.

Multiple Choice

The rhythmic structure of a poem that can be felt when you tap each syllable in a line.

• verse

• meter

• line

• stanza

Line

What is a line?

A line in a poem is a set of words arranged in a row that end for a specific reason, which may include rhythm, meaning, syllable count, pacing, or rhyme. The poet chooses where to break the line, which can make the words at the end feel more important. This break can highlight words and create a strong impact, which can be felt especially at the beginning of a line or around pauses within a line, known as “caesuras.”

Multiple Choice

A group of words arranged in a row.

• meter

• stanza

• line

• rhythm

Multiple Choice

When a word, line, or stanza is repeated in poetry, it's called---

• verse

• alliteration

• repetition

• rhythm

Rhythm

What is rhythm?

An audible pattern in verse established by the intervals between stressed syllables.
Un patrón audible en el verso establecido por los intervalos entre sílabas acentuadas.

Multiple Choice

A pattern of stressed syllables or rhyming words is called---

• rhythm

• line

• stanza

• onomatopoeia

What is A Stanza?

A grouping of lines separated from others in a poem.

Multiple Choice

A group of lines within a poem.

• stanza

• meter

• rhyme

• verse

Multiple Choice

What structure is poetry written in?

• Sentences & paragraphs
• Sentences & stanzas
• Lines & paragraphs
• Lines & stanzas

Poems are a form of creative writing. Poets use words to express their

ideas or emotions in creative ways.

Read and answer the question: How does each poet feel about words? As you read, underline any parts of the text you have questions about or find confusing.

The poet creates a speaker for every poem. As you read, look for clues that explain how words affect each speaker.

Multiple Choice

Why do you think poets use words that move, glow, or sing in their poems?

• To make the poem more interesting and lively

• To confuse the reader

• To follow strict grammar rules

• To make the poem longer

Multiple Choice

Who is Pat Mora

• Pat Mora is an American

  poet and writer. She has

  written more than thirty

  books for young people

  and adults. She has received

  many awards for her work.

• She is a teacher.

• She is a cook.

• She is a firefighter.

Why are some words in the poem printed in italics?

The words in italics are the words the speaker mentions and collects. Italics are used to discuss words as words.

While reading

In line 2, the speaker mentions “words that move”

and then gives an example: “wiggle.” That example makes sense

because wiggle describes one way to move.

Talk about what you notice:
In line ____, the speaker mentions ____ words.
The speaker gives the example _____.

The example makes sense because ______ .

Multiple Choice

How does each stanza begin and end?

• Each stanza starts with a question and ends with a summary.
• Each stanza opens with a narrative line and closes with a reflection.
• Each stanza begins with a descriptive line and concludes with a metaphor.
• Each

  stanza begins with a capital letter and ends with a punctuation

  mark.

Multiple Choice

What do you see between stanzas?

• A paragraph of text.
• A title or heading.
• A list of bullet points.
• A blank line or space.

Multiple Choice

How are canaries and the quetzal bird similar and

different?

• Canaries are large, colorful birds found in South America.
• Both canaries and quetzals are primarily aquatic birds.
• They are both birds. Canaries are familiar; the quetzal

  bird is exotic, or unfamiliar.

• Quetzals are small, domesticated birds known for their singing.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of figurative language found in the poems 'Collecting Words' and 'Words Are Birds'?

• Onomatopoeia

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Hyperbole

Draw

What is unusual about the

capitalization and punctuation in this stanza?

Open Ended

How does the poet use punctuation and capitalization to affect the style and meaning of the poem 'Words Are Birds'?

Open Ended

What questions do you still have about how poets use language to express ideas and emotions? Would you like to learn more about figurative language in poetry?