Elements of Poetry

True or false?: A line in poetry is the exact same thing as a sentence in regular writing.

• TRUE

• FALSE

RHYME is when two words ____ with the same sound.

• end

• begin

• start

• initiate

Narrative Poetry...

• Tells a story

• never rhymes

• is very complicated

• is boring

What are some elements to analyze in poetry?

• theme, tone, imagery, figurative language, structure, and sound devices

• simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, alliteration, and onomatopoeia

• characters, plot, conflict, setting, climax, and resolution

• rhyme scheme, meter, punctuation, capitalization, line breaks, and word choice

What is rhyme in poetry?

• The repetition of similar sounds at the end of lines or within lines.

• The repetition of similar words at the beginning of lines or within lines.

• The use of capital letters at the beginning of each line in poetry.

• The use of punctuation marks in poetry.

What is rhythm in poetry?

• Rhyme scheme in a poem

• Pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables

• The number of lines in a poem

• The use of punctuation in a poem

What is figurative language in poetry?

• The use of words or phrases that are straightforward and lack depth in poetry.

• The use of words or phrases that go beyond their literal meaning to create a deeper or more vivid image or meaning.

• The use of words or phrases that have a literal meaning in poetry.

• The use of words or phrases that are only used in poetry and have no other meaning.

What is an example of rhyme in poetry?

• dog and log

• tree and bee

• cat and hat

• sun and fun

What is the tone of a poem?

• Attitude or mood

• Rhyme scheme

• Theme

• Meter

TONE