Poetry

A poem is a unique way of expressing an idea or emotion. It has its own language - one of sound and imagery. Your task is to create a poetry portfolio. You may choose to do this on paper and submit it to me in a duo-tang or you may create a power point. You will be required to research different types of poems and then write your own original poetry.

Task #1 Define the following literary devices used to create sound patterns and give an **original example** of each.
 * alliteration
 * assonance
 * consonance
 * onomatopoeia
 * rhyme
 * internal rhyme
 * end rhyme

Task #2 Poets use imagery to create pictures with words. Figurative language helps readers picture something familiar in a new way. Define the following and give **original examples** of each.
 * simile
 * metaphor
 * personification
 * symbolism
 * hyperbole

Task #3 Research how to write the following types of poems and then write your own originals. **You must also include an illustration to go with each of your poems**. Add some color to make it appealing.
 * Acrostic poem
 * Cinquain(2)
 * Diamante
 * Couplets (2), triplets (2) and quatrain(1)
 * Autobiographical poem
 * Haiku (2)
 * Free Verse

[|Shadow Poetry] is a great place to begin your research!

Poetry requires that you use the writing process too:
===[|Poetry and the Writing Process.ppt]===

Are you having trouble finding words that rhyme? Try [|Rhyme Zone]

Task #4 Music is poetry! Choose a song that you really like...**make sure that it is school appropriate**. Find the lyrics to your song and include them in your portfolio (if you are creating a power point, just include the link where I can find the lyrics). Read the lyrics over several times and then answer the following questions:
 * 1) What genre is this song? (rock,country, heavy metal, etc)
 * 2) What is the song about? What is its story?
 * 3) What message is the song trying to convey to the listener?
 * 4) What is the tone of the song?
 * 5) What three poetic sound devices (assonance, consonance, alliteration, onomatopoeia, rhyme) can you find? **Write the lines in which you find each device and explain.**
 * 6) What two figurative devices (metaphor, simile, symbolism, imager, personification) can you find in the lyrics? **Write the lines and explain each one.**
 * 7) Why did you choose this particular song?
 * 8) Please create an **illustration** to go along with your song. What do you imagine in your mind when you listen to this song?

Task #5 Create a title page for your poetry portfolio and submit it. **Due date: Thursday, March 1st.**