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What is the structure of a Haiku?
What is the structure of a Haiku?
- 4 lines each with 4 syllables
- 3 lines with a syllable count of 5-7-5 (correct)
- 5 lines with varying syllable counts
- 2 lines with no specific syllable count
What is the rhyme scheme for a Shakespearean sonnet?
What is the rhyme scheme for a Shakespearean sonnet?
ABABCDCDEFEFGG
How many lines does a sonnet have?
How many lines does a sonnet have?
14
A ___ allows poets to freely express their ideas without the constraints of traditional forms.
A ___ allows poets to freely express their ideas without the constraints of traditional forms.
What is imagery in poetry?
What is imagery in poetry?
Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?
Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?
Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds of at least two words in a line of poetry.
Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds of at least two words in a line of poetry.
What term describes the emphasized syllables in a line of poetry?
What term describes the emphasized syllables in a line of poetry?
Match the following poetic forms with their characteristics:
Match the following poetic forms with their characteristics:
What types of techniques are sound devices?
What types of techniques are sound devices?
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Study Notes
Learning Competency
- Analyze literary texts to understand individual and communal values.
Ice Breaker Activity
- Group activity involving creating acronyms related to poetry.
- Example acronym: P.O.E.T.R.Y.
Basic Elements of Poetry
- Poetic Form: Structure and pattern including lines, stanzas, rhyme scheme, and rhythm.
- Imagery: Descriptive language that evokes sensory experiences and vivid mental pictures.
- Sound Devices: Techniques that enhance the musicality of a poem.
Poetic Forms
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Haiku:
- Structure: 3 lines, syllable pattern of 5-7-5.
- Focus: Nature or changing seasons.
- Example: "Silent autumn night, A lone owl calls through the dark, Leaves rustle gently."
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Sonnet:
- Structure: 14 lines, commonly written in iambic pentameter.
- Rhyme Schemes: Shakespearean (ABABCDCDEFEFGG) and Petrarchan (ABBAABBA followed by varying patterns).
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Free Verse:
- Structure: No specific pattern or rhyme scheme, offering flexibility in expression.
Elements of Poetry
- Line: Basic unit of poetry characterized by length, rhythm, and arrangement.
- Example for Haiku: "An old silent pond."
- Example for Shakespearean Sonnet: "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?"
- Example for Free Verse: "The fog comes on little cat feet."
Imagery
- Utilizes descriptive words to appeal to senses, facilitating the reader's imagination.
Sound Devices
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Rhyme: Repetition of similar-sounding words at line endings, enhancing musical quality.
- Example: "Twinkle, twinkle, little star, How I wonder what you are!"
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Rhythm: Pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables, creating flow and mood.
- Illustrated through examples like "Hickory Dickory Dock."
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Alliteration: Repetition of initial consonant sounds in nearby words.
- Example: "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."
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Assonance: Repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words, enhancing rhythm or mood.
- Example: "The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain."
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Consonance: Repetition of consonant sounds within or at the end of words.
- Example: "The lumpy, bumpy road."
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Onomatopoeia: Words that phonetically suggest their meanings.
- Examples: "The buzz of a bee," "The bang of a gun."
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