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Essential Question:
Essential Question:
What makes writing poetry?
What makes writing poetry?
So far, the writing that we have analyzed has taken the form of prose (writing that follows nature rhythms of speech). For our new Unit, we will shift to focusing on poetry.
Merriam-Webster defines poetry as "metrical writing" which is an excellent definition. To put things in even simpler terms, poetry is any writing that pays careful attention to sound.
Today's lesson will focus on defining and analyzing those elements that allow writing to move from prose to poetry.
Key Terms
Key Terms
Meter
Rhythm
Rhyme
Alliteration
Assonance
Elements of Poetry
Elements of Poetry
The Basics of Poetry
The Basics of Poetry
All poems must have some special attention to the sound of the words. A failure to do so will result in prose, and a failure to do so well will result in bad poetry.
When analyzing a the sound elements of a poem, you should start by considering the rhythm, as well as an sort of repeating sounds.
To begin, please watch the following video discussing basic elements of poetry.
You can also make a copy of the slideshow used by clicking here.
Elements of Poetry.mp4Activity: Poetic Analysis
Activity: Poetic Analysis
Now it's your turn. Follow the link below to read and analyze a famous poem by Robert Frost. You very well may have read this selection before, but if not, I hope you enjoy it.
When you've finished analyzing the poem, it's time to consider the many different types of poetry that you can seek out.
When you've finished analyzing the poem, it's time to consider the many different types of poetry that you can seek out.
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