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Poetry“Genuine poetry can communicate before it is
understood” ~ T.S. Elliot
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What is Poetry?
Poetry is difficult to pin down and define because it can take
many different forms. Poetry is defined as:
“Literary work in which special intensity is given to the expression of feelings & ideas by the use of distinctive style & rhythm.”
• (webster’s dictionary)
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What’s the Point?
convey meaning, emotion, thoughts, ideas
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has the capacity to connect with all humans because it speaks to emotions
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topics are universal-everyone can understand (ex. life, love)
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Activity ONe: Chain Poem
• Step # 1: Write the word “Mirror”
• Step # 2: Write 5 words that come to mind when you read this word
• Step # 3: Make sentences out of the words you wrote
• Step #4: Organize your sentences & read to group
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Different Types of Poetry
There are many different types of poetry, here are some common types:
• Free-Verse- no rhyming scheme, no parameters
• Blank-Verse- no rhyme scheme, iambic pentameter
• Rhyming Couplet- every two lines rhyme (aa/bb/cc)
• Haiku- strict syllable requirements (5,7,5)
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Activity
You are going to listen to a song and a poem that highlightthe same theme (love & life) . While listening, you are going to compare and contrast. Also, take note of any
figurative languageyou find.
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Poems about loveLove
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Life
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Now you are going to do some comparison on your own.
1) Find an examples of ONE poem about love and ONE song
about love.
2) Compare the two (similarities/differences)
3) Identify any use of figurative language
4) Now do the same for a poem and song about life