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A quick guide to cinquains and allusions.
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The Cinquain
The Write Stuff
Origins of the Cinquain Created by an American Poet, Adelaide
Crapsey First appeared in 1914 Inspired by Japanese poems like Haiku and
Tanka From the French word “Cinq,” or “five.”
NTK: What’s a “cinquain?”A poem with 5 linesThe poem does not
usually rhyme. Instead of focusing
on syllables (like a Haiku), cinquains focus on a DESCRIPTION.
Each line of a cinquain has a specific purpose…
Line 1 (one word; the subject of the poem)
Line 2 (two words; adjectives that describe line 1)
Line 3 (three words; action words or verbs that apply to line 1)
Line 4 (A sentence that relates to line 1)
Line 5 (one word; a synonym for line 1 or something that sums up the poem)
Triangles
Pointy edges
Revolving, rotating, angling
Triangles are all different.
180o
PenguinPenguinBlack, whiteWaddling, swimming,
leapingWearing a tuxedo in the
cold.Emperor
Race Cars
RacingFast, zipBuzzing, rushing,
flyingDrivers on the track.NASCAR!
NatureNatureBeautiful, pureRefreshing, Enjoying, relaxingNature is healthy.Fun
Allusions
Poetic Devices: The Write Stuff
NTK: What’s an Allusion? Allusions are poetic
devices. They use only a
word or two. They are references
to other things. Do NOT confuse
this word with “Illusions”
Allusions are…Allusions refer to
other things, particularly: Art Literature Popular Culture
You must be familiar with whatever art/literature/culture they are alluding to first.
So the tricky thing about allusions is…
Common allusions…To works of
literature: Greek and Roman
mythology Religious texts like
the Bible, Koran, Torah, Ramayana
Shakespeare Other famous
writers and poets
Common allusionsFamous art and
artists Renaissance art Classical music
and composers Important
moments in history
Common AllusionsPopular culture
Contemporary references (within the last 100 years)
Current events Recent music,
fashion, art, literature or news
Common “trends” or “fads” in culture
Yes. That is part of what makes allusions difficult to catch.
Can allusions refer to other allusions?
Because allusions can be complex… Poems and stories will often have “footnotes” or
“endnotes” that explain allusions Look for a small symbol (*, †) or a number next to a
word that tells you where to look for the notes. Footnotes and endnotes aren’t just for allusions,
but you should read them anyway.