Poem Writing Power Point

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Poem writing

Prepared by:

Cerlance Agpuldo


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Poetry/Poem

Poetry

a composition forming rhythmic lines

Poem

a poem is something that follows a particular

flow of rhythm and meter.

a poem may or may not have a story, but

definitely has a structured method of writing.


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Elements of a poem

1. Rhythm:

This is the music made by the statements ofthe poem, which includes the syllables in thelines.

The best method of understanding this is toread the poem aloud.

Listen for the sounds and the music made

when we hear the lines spoken aloud.


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2. Meter:

This is the number of syllables in line of apoem.

if it is a formal poem, then the number of

syllables in the first line must follow throughtill the end of the last stanza of the poem.


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Example ofPoem with meter

1. If we must die, let it not be like hogs

2. Hunted and penned in an inglorious spot,3. While round us bark the mad and hungry dogs,4. Making their mock at our accursed lot.5. If we must die, O let us nobly die,6. So that our precious blood may not be shed7. In vain; then even the monsters we defy8. Shall be constrained to honor us though dead!9. O kinsmen we must meet the common foe!10. Though far outnumbered let us show us brave,

11. And for their thousand blows deal one deathblow!12. What though before us lies the open grave?13. Like men we'll face the murderous, cowardly pack,14. Pressed to the wall, dying, but fighting back


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Rhyme:

Rhyme is basically similar sounding words .

Either the last words of the first and second lineswould rhyme with each other or the first and the

third, second and the fourth and so on.

When you write poetry that has rhyme, it means that

the last words of the lines match with each other insome form

A poem may or may not have a rhyme.

dockand rock

place and daze

As she spoke the child began to choke(internal

rhyme, seen in between the lines


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Rhyme Scheme : aa bb

Summer Breeze

Flowers bloom in sultry airA

Blue skies wash away the glare AThe breeze flutters, leaves danceB

A cardinal flies and kittensprance B


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Alliteration:

a poetic or literary effect achieved by using several words that begin withthe same or similar consonants.

This is also used in several poems for sound effect.

Several words in the sentence may begin with the same alphabet orsyllable sound.

For example

"Many minute miniature moments"

the sound of the alphabet M is repeated in all the four wordscontinuously.

When you say those words aloud, the sound effect generated is calledAlliteration.

Alliteration in tongue twister

She sells sea shell by the sea shore

Peter piper picked a pecked of pickled pepper


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Example: Alliteration

Once upon a midnight dreary while I pondered

weak and weary ; rare and radiant maiden ; Andthe silken sad uncertain rustling of each purplecurtain ; Deep into that darkness peering, long Istood there wondering, fearing, Doubting,

dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dreambefore

Analysis: One purpose of alliteration is to drawattention to specific words. When combined withother sound devices--rhyme, assonance,consonance, rhythm, meter, for example--theeffect multiplies.


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Simile:

A simile is a method of comparison using the words like oras.

When word like is used in a poem, it means that the poetis using Simile to convey his feelings about what (s)he isdescribing.

For example

Her laughter was like a babbling brook

The poet is comparing the laughter of the girl to the soundmade by a babbling brook.

Note that babbling brook is an example of Alliteration.

Songwriters and authors make use of similes in their writing

to make what they have to say much more descriptive andentertaining.


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Example:Simile Jared was upset when he mentioned she was as

cold as a hailstone. Watch your step when you come in. The doorway

is as black as the North Pole in winter.

I don't like what's going on. I feel like a noodle in

boiling water. I wanted our songs to fly out to the audience.

But, somehow they dropped like a lead beachball.

She didn't like Martha. Her smile was as slick as adoor to door salesman.

Her words were as dull as dirt.


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Metaphor:

A metaphor is a method of comparison where the words like and

as are not used.To gives them new information aligned with something they alreadyknow.

1. Abandon: Out no money, Harry resolved to abandon his car.

2. Agenda: Sheila followed her own agenda. 3. Binding: Marriage was a legally binding contract

4. Direction: Sam switched direction on the issue.

5. Green: Jenny's political views were bright green..

6. Harnessed: The sailor harnessed the power of the wind.

7. Moving: Bill sang a moving song. 8. Position: The man's position on adoption changed each day.

9. Rock: The team captain is a rock.

10: Steer: Steer away from the controversy.


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Theme:

This is what the poem is all about.The theme of the poem is the central idea that

the poet wants to convey.

It can be a story, or a thought, or a descriptionof something or someone.

Anything which is what the poem is all about.


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Symbolism:

Often poems will convey ideas and thoughts

using symbols.

A symbol can stand for many things at one

time and leads the reader out of a systematic

and structured method of looking at things.Often a symbol used in the poem will be used

to create such an effect.

Butterfly: man

Flower: woman


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Take note:

These are the basic elements of poetry. They

are an essential part of what any good poem

is all about, structurally. Of course, it does not

mean, that all poems must have all theseelements. It depends entirely upon the poet

to use in order to convey his ideas most

effectively.


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Kinds of Poem

Acrostic poem

A poem where the titles letters are used to start thestory.

This is very easy to write.

It can be about any subject.This kind of poem can be written in different ways,but the simplest form is to put the letters that spellyour subject down the side of your page.

When you have done this then you go back to eachletter and think of a word, phrase or sentencethat starts with that letter and describes yoursubject.


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Hockey

Hockey is my favorite sport

On the ice or street

Cool and fun

Keep on playingExercise and stronger

You should try


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Ballad Poems

Ballad Poems are poems that tell a story similar to a

folk tale or legend and often have a repeated refrain. A ballad is often about love and often sung.

A ballad is a story in poetic form.

The Mermaid

Oh the ocean waves may roll,And the stormy winds may blow,

While we poor sailors go skipping aloft

And the land lubbers lay down below, below, belowAnd the land lubbers lay down below


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A cinquain is a five linepoem.

Cinquain Pattern #1

Line1: One word

Line2: Two wordsLine 3: Three words

Line 4: Four words

Line 5: One word

Dinosaurs

Lived once,Long ago, but

Only dust and dreams

Remain


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Cinquain Pattern #2

Line1: A noun

Line2: Two adjectives

Line 3: Three -ing wordsLine 4: A phrase

Line 5: Another word forthe noun

Cinquain Pattern #3

Line1: Two syllables

Line2: Four syllables

Line 3: Six syllablesLine 4: Eight syllables

Line 5: Two syllables

Spaghetti

Messy, spicy

Slurping, sliding, fallingBetween my plate and

mouth

Delicious

Baseball

Bat cracks against

The pitch, sending it outOver the back fence, I did it!

Homerun


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Concrete poem

A poem that takes the shape of the object it describes.

these poems are also referred to as pattern poetry, shapepoetry, or visual poetry

These types of work would likely find an art gallery a moresuitable mode of presentation, as the patrons could laytheir eyes on the work and therefore have access to all the

poem has to offer. The intention in making the poems so visually oriented was

to integrate the physical words themselves into the poemin a deeper way.

Concrete poetry is a type of poetry that uses some sort of

visual presentation to enhance the effect of the poem onthe reader. The visual layout of the poem need notnecessarily form a picture, although many concrete poemsdo.


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This poem was about a pencil and took shape of it.


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Couplet Poems

A poem that has two lines ina stanza.

My Cat

I like to play with my cat

He likes to get in a hat.

My Vacation

I like to play games a lot

I loved when it was hot.

The Pool

I swam in a pool

But it was to cool.

SummerI played Barbie pet shop.

Then I had to stop.

The DogThis summer I met a dog

My dog likes to sleep in a log.

The Pod

I spent my Summer Vacation ina Pod.

I turned into a paper wad.


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Diamante Poem

A diamante is a seven line poem written in the

shape of a diamond.

The basis of the poem is a pair of nouns that

serve as the first line and the last line.

The nouns can be synonyms or antonyms.

Teachers can have students write diamante

poems to illustrate knowledge of adjectives,

gerunds, adverbs, nouns, synonyms and

antonyms.


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The blueprint for a diamante:

Line 1: Noun ALine 2: Two adjectives describing noun

A

Line 3: Three gerunds relating to noun

A

Line 4: Two nouns associated with

noun A, two nouns associated with

noun B

Line 5: Three gerunds relating to noun

B

Line 6: Two adjectives describing noun

B

Line 7: Noun B (either a synonym or

antonym for noun A)

Fire

hot, red

igniting, burning, exploding

smoke, flame, wave, liquid

flowing, crashing, bubbling

cool, blue

Water


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Dogs

Happy, Friendly

Running, Jumping, Barking

Paws, Tails, Claws, Teeth

Hiding, Avoiding, Demanding

Snobby, Skittish

Cats


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Epic Poems

are long, serious poems that tell the story of a

heroic figure.

Some of the most famous epic poems are the

Iliad and the Odyssey by Homer.

A long and highly stylized narrative poem

celebrating the heroic achievements of its

hero.


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Dramatic poetry

Dramatic poetry, also known as a dramatic poem.

Its an emotional piece of literature which includes a storywhich is recited of sung.

It refers to the dramatic genre of poetry.

Dramatic poetry definition can be quoted as, ' a form ofpoetry where a story is narrated in the form of a lyricalballad.

Dramatic poetry has come from Sanskrit dramas and Greektragedies.

The story is usually narrated in the form of a recital or song. They are written in such a manner that they can be easily

understood, and enacted.


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Free verse

BUTTERFLY

I am a Butterfly.I am one of the most beautiful insects of the world.

I eat nectar, butI don't harm the flowers.

I have many enemies.

I wander through the forests playing with all my butterfly friends.Their names are; Hippy, Dippy, Hopi, and Floppy.

I can't forget my best friends.Poppy and Moppy.

But do you know who really are my best friends?Could you try to guess?

I think you might have a good idea.YOU!

I like how you like to be you and not somebody who you aren't.


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When you write a poem?

Writing a poem is all about observing theworld within you or around you.

You can write about anything, from love to the

rusty gate at the old farm. As long as you are enjoying it or finding a

release of tension through it, you're on the

right track.


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Some guidelines in writing poems

1. Read and listen to poetry.

Whether someone who has never seen a sonnetnor heard haiku can truly be a poet is an openquestion. It is almost certain, though, that anypoet who has been published or who has

garnered any following enhanced their skills byreading or listening to good poetry.

"Good" poems fall into three categories:

those that are recognized as classics,

those that seem to be popular,

and those that you personally like.


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2. Find a spark.

This is usually called 'inspiration', and the remainder ofthe poem need only be written around it.

If you have a topic, make an outline through webconcept. Put all around the words and phrases thatcomes to your mind when you think of that idea.

It may sound difficult, but do not be afraid to voiceyour exact feelings. Emotions are what make poems,and if you lie about your emotions it can be easily

sensed in the poem. Write them down as quickly aspossible, and when you're done, go through the listand look for connections or certain items that get yourcreative juices flowing.


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3. Think about what you want to achieve with yourpoem.

Perhaps you want to write a poem to expressyour love for your girlfriend or a friend;

perhaps you want to commemorate a tragicevent;

or maybe you just want to get an "A" in yourpoetry class.

Think about why you are writing your poem and

who your intended audience is, and then proceedin your writing accordingly.

It answers the question, why are u writing?


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4. Decide which poetry style suits your subjectformal or informal

5. Try to fit into a particular scene you want to

write about.For example, if you want to write about

nature, try to visit a park or a small forest

nearby. The natural scenery may inspire fewlines, even if they're not perfect.


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6. Listen to your poem.

As you write and edit your poem, read it aloud

and listen to how it sounds.

This is where poems can become songs.

It is easier to find a tune for regular meter, somaybe you want to cut words out or put some

in to get the same number of syllables in each

line. Memorize it.

If you believe it, then maybe someone else

will learn it and love it before it is a song.


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7. Write down your thoughts as they come to you.

Don't edit as you write, or do edit as you write - the choiceis yours.

However, you should try both methods at least a coupletimes to see what works best for you.

8. Choose the right words.

It's been said that if a novel is "words in the best order,"then a poem is "the bestwords in the best order."

Think of the words you use as building blocks of differentsizes and shapes.

Some words will fit together perfectly, and some won't.

keep working at your poem until you have built a strong

structure of words.Use only those words that are necessary, and those thatenhance the meaning of the poem.

Choose your words carefully.


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9. Use concrete imagery and vivid descriptions.

Love, hate, happiness: these are all abstract concepts,too deep to understand and so make it simple but

substantial. Really powerful poetry not only uses concrete images;

it also describes them vividly. Show your readers andlisteners what you're talking about--help them toexperience the imagery of the poem. Put in some"sensory" handles. These are words that describe thethings that you hear, see, taste, touch, and smell, sothat the reader can identify with their own experience.Give some examples rather than purely

mental/intellectual descriptions. Example

"He made a loud sound", versus "He made a loudsound like a hippo eating 100 stale pecan pies withmetal teeth".


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10. Edit your poem.

When the basic poem is written, set it aside forawhile and then read the poem out loud to

yourself.Go through it and balance the choice of wordswith the rhythm.

Take out unnecessary words and replace imagery

that isn't working.Some people edit a poem all at once, whileothers come back to it again and again over time.

Don't be afraid to rewrite if some part of thepoem is not working.Some poems have lines that simply don't conveyan element well, and can be replaced.


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11. Get opinions.

It can be hard to critique your own work, so afteryou've done an initial edit, try to get some friends

or a poetry group (there are plenty online) tolook at your poem for you.

You may not like all their suggestions, and youdon't have to take any of them, but you might

find some insight that will make your poembetter.

Feedback is good. Pass your poem around, andask your friends to critique your work.

Tell them to be honest, even if it's painful.Filter their responses, then edit as you see fit.

Y O P th


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Your Own Path

Life is short,that's what they say,

so make the best of it,

from day to day...The burden is heavy,

and the road often long,but never give up

because you think it's wrong...

Walk the path you choose,

for you're the one that goesdown the rocky trail of life,

past the sorrows and the woes...

Sometimes you win,and other times you lose,

but its always better to wander

down the path you choose...

So live each day to the fullest,and never give up the fight,

for what seemed wrong today,may tomorrow be just right.

M Wi h


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My Wish

waiting for someone is hardeven when it feels like forever

my dreams feel like realityif only it were real

it kills me insideto know that your not here

for me to hold tightlyfor me to love tenderly

but time is shortand it just makes it harder

i know you wont wait forever

and forever is a long time

i only wish for one wisha wish that must come true

i wish for us to be happyand to be together forever more

because late at nightyou are what i dream of

i wish for you to love meto just understand

that i am only one personand not perfect in every way

this may take timebut don't worry time flies by

because if you truly love someone

waiting is the only way

because i love youand you are worth waiting for.

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