Found Poems

A group of lines in a poem separated with a blank line space.

• metaphor

• simile

• line

• stanza

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is a 'found poem'?

• A poem created by rearranging words from existing texts

• A poem written in free verse

• A poem that follows a strict rhyme scheme

• A poem that tells a story

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.L.4.6

Which of the following is a characteristic of found poetry?

• It uses original words and phrases

• It is always written in iambic pentameter

• It is created from existing texts

• It must rhyme

In found poetry, the original text is often...

• Completely rewritten

• Left unchanged

• Used as a source of inspiration

• Ignored

Which of the following is NOT a common source for found poems?

• Newspaper articles

• Novels

• Scientific journals

• Original poetry

What is the primary goal of a found poem?

• To create a new meaning from existing texts

• To mimic the style of famous poets

• To follow a traditional poetic form

• To tell a personal story

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

How does found poetry differ from traditional poetry?

• It uses existing texts instead of original writing

• It always follows a specific meter

• It is only written in prose form

• It is always humorous

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.RI.4.4

Which of the following best describes the process of creating a found poem?

• Writing original verses

• Selecting and rearranging words from existing texts

• Translating a poem into another language

• Memorizing a poem

What is an example of a technique used in found poetry?

• Alliteration

• Rearranging text

• Creating new words

• Using a thesaurus

Which literary device is often used in found poetry?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Juxtaposition

• Personification

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.L.4.6