What is an Acrostic Poem?
An acrostic poem is a type of poetry where the first, last
or other letters in a line spell out a particular word or phrase.
The most common and simple form of an acrostic poem is
where the first letters of each line spell out the word or phrase.
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What is a Diamante Poem?
When a diamante poem is written it takes on the shape of a diamond.
The Structure of a Diamante Poem
A diamante poem is made up of 7 lines using a set structure:
Line 1: Beginning subject
Line 2: Two describing words about line 1
Line 3: Three doing words about line 1
Line 4: A short phrase about line 1, a short phrase about line 7
Line 5: Three doing words about line 7
Line 6: Two describing words about line 7
Line 7: End subject
An example of a diamante poem
Bike
Shiny, quiet,
Pedaling, spinning, weaving
Whizzing round corners, zooming along roads
Racing, roaring, speeding
Fast, loud,
Car
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What is a Haiku Poem?
A Haiku is a Japanese poem which can also be known
as a Hokku. A Haiku poem is similar to a Tanka but
has fewer lines. A Haiku is a type of poetry that can
be written on many themes, from love to nature.
What is the Structure of a Haiku Poem?
A Haiku consists of 3 lines and 17 syllables.
Each line has a set number of syllables see below:
Line 1 – 5 syllables
Line 2 – 7 syllables
Line 3 – 5 syllables
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