Elements Of Poetry PDF

# Elements of Poetry ## Recitation * A poem is often recited by a person in an expressive and engaging way A cartoon image of a female teacher. She is standing behind a blackboard that says "Recitation". There are three gold stars on the board. ## Simile, Imagery, Rhythm, Rhyme, Stanza A cartoo...

# Elements of Poetry ## Recitation * A poem is often recited by a person in an expressive and engaging way A cartoon image of a female teacher. She is standing behind a blackboard that says "Recitation". There are three gold stars on the board. ## Simile, Imagery, Rhythm, Rhyme, Stanza A cartoon image of a superhero in a red and blue suit. There are five words above him in speech bubbles: Simile, Imagery, Rhythm, Stanza, Rhyme. * **Simile**: comparison using "like" or "as" * **Imagery**: use of vivid and descriptive language to create pictures in the reader's mind, appealing to the senses * **Rhythm**: pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line * **Rhyme**: repetition of similar sounds at the end of lines * **Stanza**: grouped set of lines within a poem often separated by space. ## Word Challenge * **Word Challenge:** Find the poetry words in the puzzle. A crossword puzzle with the following words: * Sound Device * Rhyme * Stanza ## Poetry is a Garden * Poetry is a garden nourished by the soil of imagination and tended with the care of language's artistry. An image of a young girl watering a garden with four plants growing from the soil. The plants are budding and show the growth of imagination. ## Poetry is Magic * Poetry is a magic type of literature. An image of a large pink flower with the words: "Poetry is a garden nourished by the soil of imagination and tended with the care of language's artistry" ## Elements of Poetry * Form * Imagery * Line * Sound Devices * Figurative Language * Theme A cartoon image of a female teacher. She is sitting in a chair and has her eyes closed, looking relaxed. ## Form * How it rhymes * Rhythm of the words * Structure design * How the lines are grouped into stanzas * How it looks on the page A cartoon image of a yellow rectangle with the word "FORM" at the top. Beneath the title there are some black bullet points describing the various types of form within poetry. ### Rhyme * Repetition of similar sounds at the end of lines A screen shot of a large screen display with the word "Rhyme" at the top of the screen and a line of text below it that says "repetition of similar sounds at the end of lines". It is labelled "FORM" ### Example: A screen shot of a laptop screen with the following lines written on it: * And from the high above, * Tune sounds of bells * And Angelus rings * Of peace and mercy, prayer, it tells. * An excerpt from the poem "The Angelus" of Natividad Marqiez ## Rhythm * Pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables A cartoon image of a teacher and a student. The student is asking "What is a syllable?". The teacher is explaining that rhythm is the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables. ## What is a Syllable? * A syllable is the number of times you hear a sound of a vowel when pronouncing the words. An image of a young girl with glasses explaining what a syllable is. She has one finger in the air and is talking. ## Stressed Syllable * Syllable that is pronounced more strongly than the other syllable. An image of musical notes with the words “STRESSED SYLLABLE” above them. It says that stressed syllables are pronounced more strongly than the other syllables. ## Teacher * TEA-cher An image of a female teacher with the word "TEACHER" in a speech bubble above her head. The word "TEA-cher" is below it with the first syllable "TEA" highlighted to indicate it is the stressed syllable. ## Imagery * Descriptive language that appeals to the senses. A cartoon image of a female teacher standing behind a laptop screen. It shows circles with the words "SMELL", "HEAR", "SIGHT", "FEEL", "TASTE" within them. There is a line saying "IMAGERY: descriptive language that appeals to the senses". ### Example: An image of a blue book, seemingly open at the middle of the book and a pencil next to it. The words "In twilight's hush, where shadows play" are written on the open page, seemingly in pencil. The word "IMAGERY" is written above a black rectangle. ## Line * It is the basic unit of poetry, often characterized by it’s lengthy, rhythm, and arrangement on the page. A cartoon image of a female teacher standing in a small grocery store, pointing to a stack of cereal boxes and a row of items on a shelf below. ### Example: A screen shot of a screen display with the following lines written on it: * Josephine, Josephine * Who to these shores have come * Looking for a nest, a home * Like a wandering swallow * If your fate is taking you * To Japan, China or Shanghai * Don’t forget that on these shores * A heart for you beats high * To Josephine, By: Jose Rizal The word "LINE" is above the lines of a poem and the text is labelled "LINE" ## Sound Devices 1. Rhyme 2. Rhythm 3. Alliteration 4. Assonance 5. Consonance 6. Onomatopoeia A yellow rectangle with the word "SOUND DEVICES" at the top. Below that are six numbered bullet points listing the types of sound devices used in poetry. The background color is blue. ## Alliteration * When words near one another repeat the same sound at the beginning of the words. A cartoon image of a female teacher standing in an office, pointing to her left. She has an expression of wonder on her face. The word "ALLITERATION" is above her head. ### Example: * Silent stars softly shine, * Silver streams serenely scribe. A cartoon of a female teacher standing in an office in front of a bookshelf and a plant. The text above her head says “EXAMPLE”. The words “Silent stars softly shine, Silver streams serenely scribe.” are written below her head. The S's in the line are in pink. The screen background is blue. ## Consonance * Repetition of the consonant sounds from anywhere in the word, not only at the beginning. A cartoon image of a female teacher in an office, pointing to her right. The words "CONSONANCE" are written below her. ### Example: * Waves Rave, Cave’s Echo A cartoon image of a female teacher in an office, looking up at the screen and smiling. There is a computer screen with the words "Waves Rave, Cave's Echo" on it, the "V"s in pink and "CONSONANCE" at the bottom of the screen. ## Consonance (continued) * The "s" sound A cartoon image of a female teacher and a student. The student is sitting on her knees, eyes closed, meditating. There is a speech bubble above her head. The student is saying "I reminisce in the stress I caused". The "s" in the words is in pink to signify a repetition of the "s" sound. ## Assonance * Repetition of vowel sound from anywhere in the word. A cartoon image of a female teacher standing behind a counter and a cash register. The background is blue with a green plant on the left and a mirror on the left. The word "ASSONANCE" is written on the wall behind her in a speech bubble. ### Example: * Breeze through leaves, serene and free, Eve’s sweet ease, beneath the trees. * Long "e" sound A cartoon image of a female teacher standing on a hillside looking up at the sky. There are three windmills behind her, and in the distance there is a cornfield and a log fence. The words "Breeze through leaves, serene and free, Eve’s sweet ease, beneath the trees." are written in yellow speech bubbles above her head. The speech bubble also says "long "e" sound". ## Onomatopoeia * When words sound like the noise being described A cartoon image of a female teacher sitting in an office. She is working on a laptop computer. There is a speech bubble above her head with the words "ONOMATOPOEIA: when words sound like the noise being described". ### Example: * The hiss of snake. * The buzz of bee. A cartoon image of two yellow bees on a green background, with a white speech bubble in the middle. The speech bubbles says "The hiss of snake. The buzz of bee". ## Figurative Language * Adds depth, nuance, and emotion to poetry by going beyond literal meanings A cartoon image of a desk lamp with a bright white light beaming out of it. The words "FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE: adds depth, nuance, and emotion to poetry by going beyond literal meanings" is written on the right side of the image. ## Simile * The use of "as" or "like" in comparing two different things. A cartoon image of a desk lamp with a bright white light beaming out of it. The words "SIMILE: the use of “as” or “like” in comparing two different things" is written on the right side of the image. ### Example: * His voice was like a soothing lullaby. A cartoon image of a young man singing into a microphone. There is a heart symbol to the left of him. The words "His voice was like a soothing lullaby." are written in a purple speech bubble above him. ## Metaphor * Direct comparison of two unlike things without the use of "like" or "as". A cartoon image of a smartphone with the word "Metaphor" at the top of the screen and the following line of text below: "direct comparison of two unlike things without the use of "like" or "as". ### Example: * Her laughter was a cascade of golden sunlight A cartoon picture of a young woman in a yellow and orange striped dress laughing while looking forward at a computer screen. Her laughter is depicted as a waterfall of light with the text "Her laughter was a cascade of golden sunlight" written above it. ## Personification * When human traits and emotions are attributed to non-human objects, animals, or abstract concepts A cartoon image of a computer screen with the words "PERSONIFICATION: when human traits and emotions are attributed to non-human objects, animals, or abstract concepts" on it. There is a plant in a yellow pot in front of the screen and glasses on top of the screen. ### Example: * The wind whispered secrets through the trees, sharing stories of forgotten lands A cartoon image of a farm with a red barn, a green tractor, bales of hay, a cornfield, and a wind turbine. On the right side of the image, in a speech bubble above the barn, the words "The wind whispered secrets through the trees, sharing stories of forgotten lands." are written in a speech bubble. ## Hyperbole * Involves exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. A cartoon image of a hexagon pattern with the words "HYPERBOLE: involves exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally". ### Example * I’m so hungry I could eat a horse. A cartoon image of a young woman sleeping on a bed in a bedroom. There’s a small side table next to her with food on it. A speech bubble above her head has the text "I’m so hungry I could eat a horse" in it. ## Theme * The central idea, message, or underlying meaning of a poem is often expressed through recurring images, symbols, or motifs. A cartoon image with two panels. The first is a smartphone with five golden stars and a green ribbon with the word "THEME" on it. The second is a black box with the words “The central idea, message, or underlying meaning of a poem is often expressed through recurring images, symbols, or motifs” written on it. There are a few black and white circles drawn around these words to highlight them. ## Biographical Context * Life experiences * Personal History * Backgrounds, Beliefs A cartoon image of three people looking at each other. The words "LIFE EXPERIENCES" are written next to one person. The words "PERSONAL HISTORY" are written under them. The words "BACKGROUNDS, BELIEFS" are written next to the person on the right. * Personal experiences often shape of themes and emotions explored in poetry A cartoon image of a female teacher talking. She has a speech bubble over her head with the words "Personal experiences often shape the themes and emotions explored in poetry". ## Historical Context * Event * Time * Historical Context * Social Condition * Cultural Movement A cartoon image of a smartphone in a circle that represents a poem. There are five circles surrounding the poem. The words "EVENT", "TIME", "HISTORICAL CONTEXT", "SOCIAL CONDITION", and "CULTURAL MOVEMENT" are in the circles around the smartphone. * Examining historical context helps readers understands how societal changes, political events, or cultural shifts may have influenced the poet’s perspective and message. A cartoon image of a female teacher sitting at a desk. She has a speech bubble over her head with the words "Examining historical context helps readers understand how societal changes, political events, or cultural shifts may have influenced the poet’s perspective and message". ## Sociocultural Context * Social, cultural, and ideological environment in which the poem is produced and received A cartoon image of a female teacher sitting at a desk. She has a speech bubble over her head with the words "SOCIOCULTURAL CONTEXT: social, cultural, and ideological environment in which the poem is produced and received". ## Sociocultural Context (continued) * Includes factors such as societal norms, vlaues, beliefs, traditions, and cultural identities A cartoon image of a female teacher sitting at a desk. She has a speech bubble over her head with the words "SOCIOCULTURAL CONTEXT: Includes factors such as societal norms, values, beliefs, traditions, and cultural identities". ## Sociocultural Context (continued) * Influence the themes, symbols, language choices, and interpretations of the poem as well as how the poem is received and understood by different audiences. A cartoon image of a female teacher sitting at a desk. She has a speech bubble over her head with the words "SOCIOCULTURAL CONTEXT: Influence the themes, symbols, language choices, and interpretations of the poem as well as how the poem is received and understood by different audiences.".