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Acrostic poetry
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In an acrostic poem the letters of a subject are written down (vertically) to form the word choice. Next to each letter the poetic statement is written horizontally to express the subject in innovative ways.
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Alliteration
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When the beginning of words start with the same consonant or vowel sounds in stressed syllables- and words are close together. The effect is called alliteration.
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Cinquain
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An unrythmed form of poetry invented by Adelaid Crapsey whose topics were delicate and sad! The original cinquain (sin-cane) had set a number of 5 lines and a syllabic pattern of 2.
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Diamante
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Diamante is the italian word for diamond. This poetic form, created by the poet Iris Tiedt, take the form of a diamond when it is completed.
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Limerick
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Edward Lear (1812-1888) wielded a masterful hand with this form and this form was given creditfor popularizing it. Lymricks make fun of everything and everybody. the lilt of a Lymrick is captivating and helps the listener catch on. this form is a 5 line poem written in anapestic rhythem (a metrical foot composed of 2 short syllables followed by one long one). Lines 1 2 and 5 contain 3 beats which rhyme aa, bb, a. Lines 3 + 4 contain 2 beats that rhyme.
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Metaphor
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A metaphor is a figure of speech. The word describes language that is used to compare dissimilar objects that are alike in some way. A metaphor deals with two items in a way that makes a statement vivid and strong. The words like, as, than, similar to, resembles are not used.
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Haiku
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The Haiku is a Japanise verse in three lines. Line one has 5 syllables. Line 2 has 7 syllables and line 3 has 5 syllables. The 17 syllables are a compressed form which is a composition in praise of nature. Many original books of Haiku verse in Japanese are illustraded gracefully in pen and ink sketches which capture the essence of a simple moment in nature.
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Onomatopoeia
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When a word is used which demonstrates a sound, it is called onomatopoeia.
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Personification
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Personification is a figure of speech. This strategy is used to give objects, things or animals human characeristics which we recognize in ourselves.
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Simile
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A simile is a figure of speech which resembles a metaphor but uses the comparative words: like, as, than, similar to. When a simile is used, the linking to something else is clear.
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