Diamante PoemsPoems in the shape of a diamond

A diamante poem is a form poem in the shape of a diamond comparing or contrasting objects or

ideas

Diamante Poems

Diamante is named after the French word for diamond.

Diamante poems have seven lines

They have set structure that needs to be followed

Diamante poems can focus on - Synonyms- Antonyms

Diamante Poems

What is a synonym? Examples

◦ Happy?◦ Strong?

What is an antonym? Examples

◦ Happy?◦ Strong?

Synonyms and Antonyms

Squaresymmetrical, conventional

shaping, measuring, balancingboxes, rooms, clocks, halos

encircling, circumnavigating, enclosing round, continuous

circle

Synonym Focused Poem One word: Topic (Noun) Two words: Describing the topic (Adjectives) Three words: Action (-ing) words or verbs Four words: Nouns about the topic or phrase Three words: Action (-ing) words or verbs Two words: Describing the synonym One word: Synonym for the topic (Noun)

Structure of a Diamante Poem

Diamondhard, bright

sparkling, glittering, reflecting love, happiness, ring, wedding

caring, loving, lasting pretty, precious

gem

 Holidays

Carefree, laid –backResting, relaxing, recovering

I can please myselfSurfing, sailing, swimming

Reinvigorated, healthyFreedom

Antonym Focused Poem One word: Topic (Noun) Two words: Describing the topic (Adjectives) Three words: Action (-ing) words or verbs Four words: 2 Nouns about the topic 2 about antonym Three words: Action (-ing) words or verbs describing

antonym Two words: Describing the antonym One word: Antonym for the topic (Noun)

Structure of a Diamante Poem

City crowded, busy

computing, reporting, buyingnoisy, polluted – unhurried space

growing, harvesting, sellingquiet, serene

Country

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