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IntroductionPoets use many different styles when writing poetry.

Some of their well-known styles or forms of poems will be explained in this lesson.

Specific Teacher Menu: The Acrostic Poem The Concrete Poem The Couplet The Limerick The Haiku The Diamonte Poem The Free-Verse PoemTypes of Poems by www.powerpointpros.com

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The Acrostic Poem

What is an acrostic poem?An acrostic poem is a form of poetry in which

the first letter of each line of the poem is aligned vertically. These aligned first letters spell a word.

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An example of an acrostic poem…MarvelousUnder no food, but above allFancy,Fabulous, anIngenious inventionNot ever disappointing


As you can see, this acrostic poem spells out the word Muffin, which

is what the poem is about!


Conclusion to the acrostic poemJust remember: if you are writing an acrostic

poem, make sure that the first letter of each of the lines together spell out a word and that they are aligned vertically.



The Concrete Poem

What is a concrete poem?A concrete poem is a poem in which the poem

itself is shaped like the topic of the poem.

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An example of a concrete poem…

Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, VioletI am all these colors mixed together.

“What am I?” you may askI am the rainbow.


Notice that the topic of this poem is a rainbow, so the actual poem is

shaped like a rainbow.


Conclusion to the concrete poemRemember: a concrete poem is a poem that is

shaped like the topic of that poem.



The Couplet

What is a couplet?A couplet is a form of poetry that only has two

lines. The ends of those lines rhyme.

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An example of a couplet…I sit all day in a rocking chair.I rock all day while I comb my hair.


As you can see, this couplet meets all the requirements: it has 2

lines, and the ends of those lines rhyme!


Conclusion to the coupletRemember that a couplet is a two-line form of

poetry and that the ends of those two lines rhyme.



The Limerick

What is a limerick?A limerick is a short funny poem that has five

lines that follow this rhyming pattern:Line 1- A

Line 2- A

Line 3- B

Line 4- B

Line 5- A

In addition to having a rhyming pattern, your limerick should have a rhythm pattern as well.

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An example of a limerick…There once was a woman named SueShe didn’t know what to doShe walked in a roomWith a mop and a broomHow to use them, she didn’t have a clue


As you can see, this limerick has 5 lines, follows the rhyme scheme

AABBA, and has a rhythm pattern as well.


Conclusion to the limerickRemember that a limerick is a short funny poem

that has five lines that follow this rhyming pattern: AABBA.

In addition to having a rhyming pattern, a limerick also has some sort of rhythm pattern as well.



The Haiku

What is a haiku?A haiku is an old form of Japanese poetry that

consists of 17 syllables divided between three lines in a 5-7-5 syllable pattern.

A haiku is often about nature or has something to do with nature.

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An example of a haiku… I lay in the grassWatching all the clouds go byWhat a wondrous sight!


This haiku follows the 5-7-5 syllable pattern and is about nature—the ideal

haiku.


What is a haiku?Remember: A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry

that consists of 17 syllables divided between three lines in a 5-7-5 syllable pattern. It often has something to do with nature.



The Diamonte Poem

What is a diamonte poem?A diamonte poem is a 7-line poem that

mentions 2 totally different subjects, one at the beginning of the poem and one at the end of the poem.

This is the structure for a diamonte poem:Line 1- subject 1

Line 2- two adjectives (describing subject 1)

Line 3- three participles (ending in –ing, telling about subject 1)

Line 4- four nouns (first 2 relating to subject 1, next two relating to subject 2)

Line 5- three participles (ending in –ing, telling about subject 2)

Line 6- two adjectives (describing subject 2)

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An example of a diamonte poem…Cat

Cute, cuddlyPurring, pouncing, sleepingMeow, feline, canine, barkChasing, sniffing, running,

Smart, loyalDog

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Notice the structure of this poem is exactly as the structure of a diamonte

poem should be.


Conclusion to the diamonte poemRemember: A diamonte poem is a 7-line poem that

mentions 2 totally different subjects, following this structure:

Line 1- subject 1 Line 2- two adjectives (describing subject 1)Line 3- three participles (ending in –ing, telling about

subject 1) Line 4- four nouns (first 2 relating to subject 1, next two

relating to subject 2)Line 5- three participles (ending in –ing, telling about

subject 2)Line 6- two adjectives (describing subject 2)Line 7- subject 2

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The Free-Verse Poem

What is a free-verse poem?A free-verse poem is a poem that doesn’t have

any consistent rhythm, rhyme scheme, or a specific format. It tends to follow the rhythm of natural speech.

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An example of a free-verse poem…I sit on the edge of the dock.Waiting for a boat to pull ashore.I wait, wait, wait, for it…But it does not come.I am alone.



Conclusion to the free-verse poemREMEMBER THIS: A free-verse poem is a poem

that doesn’t have any consistent rhythm, rhyme scheme, or a specific format. It tends to follow the rhythm of natural speech.



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