Types of Poetry

Poetry

     

Acrostic

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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Diamante Poems

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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Haiku

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:

    pastedGraphic.png Line 1 – 5 syllables 

    pastedGraphic.png Line 2 – 7 syllables 

    pastedGraphic.png Line 3 – 5 syllables 

 

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