Figurative Language and Imagery;Create a Poem

Project Summary: Simile, metaphor, personification, and imagery are all literary terms which we have learned within the past week. To fully know how well you understand these terms, you will have to write a poem incorporating all of these devices within your work that are meant to reinforce one theme. You can choose one of the themes from the list below.Purpose: To fully understand the meaning and use of figurative language and imagery within poetry.

Writer’s Role: You, the skilled poet.

Audience: Me (Ms. Durand)

Form: Typed, double spaced, 12 point Times New Roman font. The poem must be at least 8 lines long. Put a title for the poem at the top of the page, and right underneath the title put “by” and then your name.

Themes: Love Hate Death Man vs. Nature/ Supernatural Individual vs. society Right vs. wrong

Procedure: Choose a theme Brainstorm on how you feel about this theme, convey your opinion in your poem. The poem could tell a story or just make a statement about the theme you choose. Think of a way to portray your opinions or thoughts on that topic using a simile, metaphor, and

personification. Make sure to use imagery to describe a scene, a character, or even a thought, anything that is

meant to stimulate the senses.Grading:You will be graded on:

Incorporating at least one simile within your poem that helps to convey the theme. (25%) Incorporating at least one example of personification that helps to convey the theme. (25%) Incorporating at least one metaphor that helps to convey the theme. (25%) Using imagery to convey theme. (15%) Having at least 8 lines. (10%)