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Types of Poems
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2. Introduction
Poets use many different styles when writing poetry. Some of their well-known styles or forms of poems will be explained in this lesson.
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The Acrostic Poem
The Concrete Poem
The Couplet
The Limerick
The Haiku
The Diamonte Poem
The Free-Verse Poem
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3. The Acrostic Poem

4. What is an acrostic poem?
An acrostic poem is a form of poetry in which the first letter of each line of the poem is aligned vertically. These aligned first letters spell a word.
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5. An example of an acrostic poem…
Marvelous Under no food, but above all Fancy, Fabulous, an Ingenious invention Not ever disappointing
As you can see, this acrostic poem spells out the word Muffin, which is what the poem is about!
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6. Conclusion to the acrostic poem
Just remember: if you are writing an acrostic poem, make sure that the first letter of each of the lines together spell out a word and that they are aligned vertically.
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7. The Concrete Poem

8. What is a concrete poem?
A concrete poem is a poem in which the poem itself is shaped like the topic of the poem.
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9. An example of a concrete poem…
Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet I am all these colors mixed together. “What am I?” you may ask I am the rainbow.
Notice that the topic of this poem is a rainbow, so the actual poem is shaped like a rainbow.
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10. Conclusion to the concrete poem
Remember: a concrete poem is a poem that is shaped like the topic of that poem.
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11. The Couplet

12. What is a couplet?
A couplet is a form of poetry that only has two lines. The ends of those lines rhyme.
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13. An example of a couplet…
I sit all day in a rocking chair. I rock all day while I comb my hair.
As you can see, this couplet meets all the requirements: it has 2 lines, and the ends of those lines rhyme!
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14. Conclusion to the couplet
Remember that a couplet is a two-line form of poetry and that the ends of those two lines rhyme.
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15. The Limerick

16. What is a limerick?
A limerick is a short funny poem that has five lines that follow this rhyming pattern:
Line 1- A
Line 2- A
Line 3- B
Line 4- B
Line 5- A
In addition to having a rhyming pattern, your limerick should have a rhythm pattern as well.
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17. An example of a limerick…
There once was a woman named Sue She didn’t know what to do She walked in a room With a mop and a broom How to use them, she didn’t have a clue
As you can see, this limerick has 5 lines, follows the rhyme scheme AABBA, and has a rhythm pattern as well.
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18. Conclusion to the limerick
Remember that a limerick is a short funny poem that has five lines that follow this rhyming pattern: AABBA. In addition to having a rhyming pattern, a limerick also has some sort of rhythm pattern as well.
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19. The Haiku

20. What is a haiku?
A haiku is an old form of Japanese poetry that consists of 17 syllables divided between three lines in a syllable pattern. A haiku is often about nature or has something to do with nature.
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21. An example of a haiku…
I lay in the grass Watching all the clouds go by What a wondrous sight!
This haiku follows the syllable pattern and is about nature—the ideal haiku.
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22. What is a haiku?
Remember: A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that consists of 17 syllables divided between three lines in a syllable pattern. It often has something to do with nature.
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23. The Diamonte Poem

24. What is a diamonte poem?
A diamonte poem is a 7-line poem that mentions 2 totally different subjects, one at the beginning of the poem and one at the end of the poem.
This is the structure for a diamonte poem:
Line 1- subject 1
Line 2- two adjectives (describing subject 1)
Line 3- three participles (ending in –ing, telling about subject 1)
Line 4- four nouns (first 2 relating to subject 1, next two relating to subject 2)
Line 5- three participles (ending in –ing, telling about subject 2)
Line 6- two adjectives (describing subject 2)
Line 7- subject 2
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25. An example of a diamonte poem…
Cat Cute, cuddly Purring, pouncing, sleeping Meow, feline, canine, bark Chasing, sniffing, running, Smart, loyal Dog
Notice the structure of this poem is exactly as the structure of a diamonte poem should be.
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26. Conclusion to the diamonte poem
Remember: A diamonte poem is a 7-line poem that mentions 2 totally different subjects, following this structure:
Line 1- subject 1
Line 2- two adjectives (describing subject 1)
Line 3- three participles (ending in –ing, telling about subject 1)
Line 4- four nouns (first 2 relating to subject 1, next two relating to subject 2)
Line 5- three participles (ending in –ing, telling about subject 2)
Line 6- two adjectives (describing subject 2)
Line 7- subject 2
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27. The Free-Verse Poem

28. What is a free-verse poem?
A free-verse poem is a poem that doesn’t have any consistent rhythm, rhyme scheme, or a specific format. It tends to follow the rhythm of natural speech.
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29. An example of a free-verse poem…
I sit on the edge of the dock. Waiting for a boat to pull ashore. I wait, wait, wait, for it… But it does not come. I am alone.
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30. Conclusion to the free-verse poem
REMEMBER THIS: A free-verse poem is a poem that doesn’t have any consistent rhythm, rhyme scheme, or a specific format. It tends to follow the rhythm of natural speech.
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