Exploring the Elements of Poetry

The video tutorial introduces students to poetry, focusing on elements like line breaks, stanzas, rhythm, rhyme, repetition, imagery, alliteration, and onomatopoeia. It uses Shel Silverstein's poem 'Smart' to illustrate these concepts and ends with a student activity to identify these elements in the poem.

What is a line break in poetry?

• The end of a line of text in a poem

• A change in the rhyme scheme

• A pause in the middle of a line

• A break in the rhythm of the poem

How many stanzas are in the poem 'Smart' by Shel Silverstein?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six

Which of the following best describes rhythm in poetry?

• The repetition of consonant sounds

• A pattern of stressed syllables

• The use of vivid imagery

• The use of metaphors

Identify two rhyming words from the poem 'Smart'.

• Son and one

• Nickels and pennies

• Dad and bill

• Quarters and dimes

Which line from the poem 'Smart' shows repetition?

• And five is more than four

• He closed his eyes and shook his head

• Because two is more than one

• My dad gave me one dollar bill

What is imagery in poetry?

• Using words to paint a picture

• The structure of stanzas

• The repetition of sounds

• The use of rhyming words

What does the little boy in the poem 'Smart' think about his trades?

• He thinks he has more money

• He regrets his trades

• He thinks he has less money

• He is unsure about his trades

Which of the following is an example of alliteration?

• Sally sells seashells at the seashore

• The wind whispered softly

• The sun is shining brightly

• The cat sat on the mat

What is onomatopoeia?

• Words that start with the same letter

• Words that describe a scene

• Words that rhyme

• Words that make a sound

Which of the following words is an example of onomatopoeia?

• Pow

• Quick

• Bright

• Silent