1. Poetic Devices
Onomatopoeia: The most direct way in which the sound of a word suggests its meaning. It is defined as the use of a word that resembles the sound it denotes. Ex: buzz, rattle, pop
Alliteration: The repetition of the same consonant sounds at the beginning of nearby words. Ex: Descending dewdrops disappear
Assonance: The repetition of the same vowel sound in nearby words. Ex: A tie dyed fright
Imagery: Detail that appeals to any of the five senses
Metaphor: A comparison of two typically dissimilar things that does not use like or as. Ex: His eyes are the blue ocean
Extended Metaphor: When one metaphor is continued on over a number of lines
Simile: A comparison of two typically dissimilar things using like or as. Ex: His eyes are like the blue ocean

2. Childhood Poetry Requirements
Minimum 8 lines, minimum 8 words per line
Two examples of imagery
One metaphor
One simile
One line with alliteration
One line with assonance
One use of onomatopoeia
Highlight all of your examples in your final draft
Staple all together; poem on top, then one page description, then picture