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Poetry “Genuine poetry can communicate before it is understood” ~ T.S. Elliot

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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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Poems about lovePoems About Love

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i do not love you except because i love you

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Poems About Life

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Reflective Poetry

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Activity

Find 3 poems online (love, reflective, and life).

• Print off each poem

• Analyze each poem (what is it about? Identify

poetical devices) – 2 paragraphs for each poem