Forms of Poetry Overview
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Haiku poems have three lines, and the syllable pattern is ______, which means that line 1 has 5 syllables, line 2 has 7 syllables, and line 3 has 5 syllables.

5-7-5

Haiku poems are often about nature and usually rhyme.

False (B)

What does the word "iambic" mean in iambic pentameter?

It means that the rhythm of the syllables goes from an unstressed syllable to a stressed one.

Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of a ballad?

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A ______ poem is written in the shape of a diamond. It has 7 (seven) lines and is written as follows:

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A cinquain poem is a five-line poem that rhymes but does not have a specific rhythm.

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Which of the following is NOT a common poetry terminology?

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Define meter/rhythm in poetry.

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A stanza is a group of lines in a poem that does not follow a specific rhythm or rhyme scheme.

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What is a quatrain in poetry?

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Match the following poetry terms with their definitions:

<p>Alliteration = The repetition of similar sounds at the beginning of words. Assonance = The repetition of similar vowel sounds within a line. Blank Verse = Unrhymed poetry with a specific rhythm. Metaphor = A comparison between two dissimilar things, often using the word 'like' or 'as'. Simile = A figure of speech in which two things are compared, usually stating one thing is another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Haiku

A three-line poem with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern, usually about nature.

Limerick

A five-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme (AABBA) and a rhythm.

Concrete poem

A poem where the layout creates a visual image related to its theme.

Free verse

A poem that has no rhyme or regular meter, structured freely.

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Ballad

A poem telling a story, often musical with rhyme and rhythm.

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Shakespearean Sonnet

A 14-line poem in iambic pentameter with a specific rhyme scheme (ABABCDCDEFEFGG).

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Iambic Pentameter

A rhythm in poetry with unstressed and stressed syllables, five times.

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Diamante poem

A seven-line poem in the shape of a diamond comparing two opposite nouns.

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Cinquain

A five-line poem that follows specific patterns of syllables or words.

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Alliteration

Repetition of similar sounds at the beginning of words.

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Assonance

A repetition of vowel sounds within words.

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Blank verse

Unrhymed poetry written in iambic pentameter.

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Metaphor

A figure of speech that compares two things directly.

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Meter/Rhythm

The arrangement of syllables and their stress patterns in poetry.

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Onomatopoeia

Words that imitate sounds associated with their meaning.

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Pentameter

Poetic line with five metrical feet.

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Personification

Giving human traits to nonhuman objects or ideas.

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Quatrain

A stanza or poem consisting of four lines.

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Refrain

A repeated line or phrase in a poem.

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Rhyme

The repetition of similar sounds in the final syllables of words.

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Simile

A comparison between two things using 'like' or 'as'.

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Stanza

A group of lines forming a division in a poem.

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Study Notes

Forms of Poetry

  • Haiku: Three-line poems with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5. Typically nature-focused and do not rhyme.
  • Limerick: Five-line poems with a rhyme scheme of AABBA. Lines 1, 2, and 5 rhyme, and lines 3 and 4 rhyme. Lines 1 and 2 usually have 8 syllables, and lines 3 and 4 have 6 syllables.
  • Concrete Poem: Words arranged on the page to create a shape or picture related to the poem's meaning.
  • Free Verse: Poems without a set rhyme scheme or rhythm. Often a departure from traditional writing structure.

Ballad

  • Definition: Narrative poems, often used in songs. They usually contain dialogue, action, and repeated phrases (refrains). Ballads typically have a serious or perhaps tragic tone.
  • Rhyme Scheme: Usually in quatrains (four-line stanzas) with an abcb rhyming pattern. Lines 1 and 3 are 8 syllables, and lines 2 and 4 are 6 syllables.
  • Example: "Ballad of Birmingham" (a poem about the Birmingham church bombing).

Shakespearean Sonnet

  • Definition: A 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme (abab cdcd efef gg) and written in iambic pentameter (a rhythm pattern with 5 iambs, or unstressed/stressed syllable pairs). Shakespeare coined this form of poetry.
  • Rhyme Scheme: Follows a specific rhyme scheme (abab cdcd efef gg).
  • Iambic Pentameter: A rhythm pattern of alternating unstressed and stressed syllables.
  • Example: "Sonnet 18" (Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?)

Diamante Poem

  • Definition: A poem in the shape of a diamond, with 7 lines.
  • Structure: Starts with a noun at the top, then two adjectives, three verbs in -ing form, four nouns (two related to the subject and two related to the opposite subject) three verbs (-ing form), then two adjectives, and finally a noun at the bottom (opposite to the top word)

Cinquain Poem

  • Syllable Cinquain: Follows a specific syllable pattern for each line (2, 4, 6, 8, 2).
  • Word Cinquain: 1 word (subject) + 2 words (description) + 3 words (action) + 4 words (feeling) + 1 word (summary).

Poetry Terminology

  • Alliteration: Repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
  • Assonance: Repetition of vowel sounds within words.
  • Blank Verse: Unrhymed iambic pentameter.
  • Metaphor: Comparing two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.
  • Meter/Rhythm: Pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of poetry.
  • Onomatopoeia: Words that imitate sounds.
  • Personification: Giving human qualities to non-human things.
  • Quatrain: A four-line stanza.
  • Refrain: A repeated phrase, line, or group of lines in a poem.
  • Rhyme: Repetition of similar sounds at the end of words.
  • Simile: Comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.
  • Stanza: A group of lines forming a division of a poem.

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This quiz explores various forms of poetry, including Haiku, Limerick, Concrete, Free Verse, and Ballads. Each type is defined with examples and specific characteristics such as rhyme schemes and syllable counts. Test your knowledge on these poetic forms and their unique features.

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