A set of 9 posters examining different styles of poetry.
The nine styles include:
Acrostic
A poem where a letter in each line forms a word or phrase when read in sequence.
Ballad
A rhythmic poem that tells a story. Ballads are often used in songs.
Haiku
A Japanese poem that consists of 3 lines and 17 syllables.
Limerick
A funny or unusual poem that consists of five lines.
Ode
A lyric poem usually about a particular person or thing.
Riddle
A poem that describes something without actually naming what it is.
Cinquain
A five-line poem that contains vivid imagery and conveys a certain mood or emotion.
Kennings
A poem made up of several stanzas of two describing words.
Diamante
A poem comparing two subjects that is shaped like a diamond.
For Stage 1 - or beyond; a sensory poem might also be included. Thanks for this resource.
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