POETRY

• What is poetry?

  Poetry is a form of literary expression that uses rhythmic and often evocative language to convey emotions, ideas, or stories.
• What does the term 'form' refer to in poetry?

  Form refers to the overall design or pattern of the poem, including stanza length and rhyme scheme.
• How does structure influence a poem?

  Structure involves the specific arrangement of lines and stanzas, influencing the poem's rhythm and visual layout.
• What are the distinctive characteristics of a haiku?


  • Made up of three lines
  • 17 syllables in total: 5-7-5
  • Often about the beauty of the natural world
• What are the distinctive characteristics of a sonnet?


  • 14-line poem
  • Typically 10 syllables per line
  • Written in iambic pentameter
  • Rhyming poem
• What are the two main types of sonnets?

  The two main types of sonnets are Petrarchan sonnets and Shakespearean sonnets.
• What are the distinctive characteristics of a limerick?


  • Five-line poem
  • Typically humorous and nonsensical
  • Follows an AABBA rhyme scheme
• What are the characteristics of an acrostic poem?

  • The beginning letter of each line spells a word
  • Descriptive in nature, typically describes the spelt-out word
  • Can include poetic devices such as rhyme and rhythm
• What is rhyme in poetry?

  Rhyme is the correspondence of sound between words or the endings of words, especially at the ends of lines of poetry.
• How does rhyme affect a poem?

  Rhyme creates a musical effect and helps to unify a poem.
• What is rhythm in poetry?

  Rhythm is the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of poetry, giving it a beat.
• How does rhythm affect a poem?

  Rhythm can affect the speed, mood, and overall feel of the poem.
• What is alliteration?

  Alliteration is the repeated consonant sounds at the beginning of words placed near each other.
• Can you provide examples of alliteration?


  • Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
  • Slim-pinioned swallows sweep and pass.
  • The barbarians broke through the barricade.
• What is assonance?

  Assonance is the repeated vowel sounds in words placed near each other, usually on the same or adjacent lines.
• Can you provide examples of assonance?


  • I feel stressed and restless.
  • The dapper lad chatted to the other happy chap.
  • Johnny went here and there and everywhere.
  • Go slow over the road to nowhere.
• What is onomatopoeia?


  Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate the natural sound of the thing they describe.
• Can you provide examples of onomatopoeia?


  • The clang of the pots and pans woke the baby.
  • The wolves howled at the moon.
  • Zoom! Went the race car as it sped past the finish line.
  • The bacon sizzled in the pan.
• What is repetition in poetry?

  Repetition is the purposeful re-use of words and phrases to create emphasis or convey a particular effect.
• Can you provide examples of repetition?


  • I will not brush my hair, I will not wear a dress and I will not clean my room.
  • We have so much stuff but still buy more stuff then need storage units to store all the stuff.
• What is meter in poetry?

  Meter is the structured pattern of rhythm in a poem, determined by the number and type of feet in each line.
• What is a foot in poetry?

  A foot is a basic unit of measurement in a line of poetry, usually consisting of one stressed syllable and one or more unstressed syllables.
• What are the different types of meter in poetry?


  • Iambic: one unstressed syllable followed by one stressed syllable
  • Trochaic: one stressed syllable followed by one unstressed syllable
  • Anapestic: two unstressed syllables followed by one stressed syllable
• What is the persona in poetry?

  The persona in poetry is the voice or speaker who narrates the poem.
• How does the persona differ from the poet?

  The persona is not necessarily the poet themselves but a character or voice created by the poet to convey a specific perspective or experience.
• What can the persona express in a poem?

  The persona can express thoughts, emotions, and viewpoints that may differ from those of the poet.
• What is the theme of a poem?

  The theme of a poem is its central idea or underlying message.
• What do themes in poetry often explore?

  Themes can explore universal human experiences, emotions, or societal issues, providing deeper meaning to the poem.
• What is symbolism in poetry?

  Symbolism involves the use of symbols to signify ideas and qualities that are different from their literal sense.
• How do symbols function in poetry?

  Symbols can be objects, characters, figures, or colors used to represent abstract concepts or ideas, adding deeper layers of meaning to the poem.