Introduction to Poetry

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of poetry?

• To Engage

• To Explore

• To Entertain

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CCSS.RL.6.2

What kind of poem must have a 5-7-5 syllabic structure?

• A Haiku

• A Limerick

• A Sonnet

• A Free Verse poem

What type of poem pays tribute to a specific subject but has themes of mourning or loss?

• An Ode

• An Elegy

• A Sonnet

• A Limerick

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CCSS.RL.6.2

What type of poem must have a rhyme scheme of AABBA?

• A Limerick

• A Haiku

• An Ode

• A Sonnet

What is Step 2 of writing a poem?

• Explore words, rhymes & rhythm and literary devices.

• Decide on what you want to write about.

• Choose the best format for your poem.

• Pen to paper, write the poem!

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CCSS.W.6.2A

CCSS.W.6.4

What is rhyme scheme?

• The pattern of rhymes at the beginning of each line of a poem

• The pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem

• The pattern of rhymes in the middle of each line of a poem

• The words at the end of each line of a poem

A poem that has no restrictions is called...

• a Free Verse poem

• a Blank Verse poem

• an Elegy

• a Limerick

What is Step 3 of writing a poem?

• Pen to paper, write the poem!

• Decide on what you want to write about.

• Explore words, rhymes & rhythm and literary devices.

• Pen to paper, write the poem!

Poems must rhyme.

• True

• False

Songs are a type of poetry.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.9