Is This a Poem?: What makes a poem, and how YOU can write one

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech that brings together two contradictory statements. One of the most common examples of an oxymoron is the phrase 'deafening silence'. Pathetic Fallacy Although Shel Silverstein (1930-1999) wrote poetry for young children, adults can glean many lessons from his pieces. This poem is filled with lessons on dreaming and persevering. Don’t allow others to get you down, because in the end, anything is possible.

History: focuses on actual historical events. Can have elements of both tragedies and comedies. They were popularized by William Shakespeare. Ex. King John. By comparing one thing to another, poets can create fascinating images in their poetry to stir a reader’s emotions! Alliteration A wonderful poem by Langston Hughes, some dreams drift off with the morning mist, others come through if one persists..... Centuries ago, travelling poets shared tales and news in ballads – ballads were easy to remember as they used quatrains and alternating rhyme schemes. Poetry is a type of literature that aims to evoke an emotional response in the reader through language chosen and arranged for its meaning, sound, and rhythm. The five defining characteristics of a poem include:Maya Angelou was one of America’s most acclaimed poets and storytellers, as well as a celebrated educator and civil rights activist. In ‘Come, And Be My Baby’, Angelou beautifully captures how overwhelming modern life can be and the comfort that love can provide during times of hardship — even if only for a moment. 2. "Bird-Understander" by Craig Arnold These are your own words your way of noticing and saying plainly of not turning away from hurt Language is like the engine of a poem. What fires it up is thinking about the power of the language. This can be a strategy for getting to the heart of a poem.

Deciding what elements you will or will not employ is part of the process of poetry. What Is a Poem? This famous poem by Ogden Nash uses descriptive language to show the beauty of snow. Winter is unlike any other season where snow blankets everything it touches. It transforms the land into a magical experience. Ogden Nash (1902-1971) was well-known and appreciated during his lifetime.Epic: An epic is a long narrative poem. This type of poetry tells a story through the course of the piece that revolves around a hero and his journey. The hero of the piece often encounters help as well as struggles with mythical creatures such as gods and goddesses or monsters.