Diamante Poem Concepts and Techniques

The video tutorial by Ken Nesbit introduces the concept of diamante poems, a form of poetry invented by Iris Teat in 1969. It explains the structure of these seven-line poems, which form a diamond shape, and discusses the two types: synonym and antonym diamantes. The tutorial provides examples of each type and guides viewers on how to create their own diamante poems by brainstorming and selecting appropriate words. The video emphasizes creativity and encourages viewers to write about topics they enjoy.

Who invented the diamante poem?

• Iris Teat

• William Wordsworth

• Emily Dickinson

• Robert Frost

What is the shape of a diamante poem?

• Triangle

• Circle

• Square

• Diamond

How many lines does a diamante poem have?

• Eleven

• Nine

• Seven

• Five

What type of words are used in the first and last lines of a diamante?

• Nouns

• Verbs

• Adjectives

• Adverbs

What is a synonym diamante?

• A poem with similar meanings

• A poem with no structure

• A poem with rhyming lines

• A poem with opposite meanings

In an antonym diamante, what do the first and last lines represent?

• Similar concepts

• Opposite concepts

• Random words

• Rhyming words

What is the purpose of brainstorming in writing a diamante?

• To choose a title

• To decide the poem's length

• To gather descriptive and action words

• To find rhyming words

Which of the following is an example of an action word?

• Quiet

• Table

• Blue

• Run

In the sun and moon diamante, what word describes the sun?

• Cold

• Still

• Silver

• Fiery

What is a key tip for writing a diamante poem?

• Center it on the page

• Use only verbs

• Use only nouns

• Make it rhyme