Exploring example poems about place and home | English

Starter quiz

What is enjambment?
- when there is a pause in the middle of a line of poetry
- when a sentence in poetry continues onto the next line ✓
- when the writer repeats three adjectives
The structure of a poem includes ...
- the writer's language choices.
- the length of stanzas. ✓
- the rhyme scheme. ✓
- use of imagery.
What is juxtaposition?
- placing two things next to each other to show the similarities
- creating a vivid image of nature in the reader's mind
- placing two things next to each other to show the differences ✓
Which of the below uses metaphorical language?
- The birds, in the tree above, chirped.
- There was a mountain of homework to be done. ✓
- I savoured the cold, sweet juice of the berry.
What is imagery designed to do?
- persuade the reader of something
- create a clear image in the reader's mind ✓
- educate the reader on a topic
What does 'free verse' mean?
- having no rhyme scheme or meter ✓
- not using any literary techniques
- relating to love

Before writing a poem, it is a good idea to …
- make sure you have checked all the spellings for the words you want to use.
- decide on six different techniques to use.
- write a list of content you want to include in each stanza. ✓
Which of the below uses juxtaposition?
- Vibrant poppies sprouted from the pallid earth. ✓
- Rain fell dismally from the grey clouds above.
- Bird song floated along the morning breeze.
What can we use to help us juxtapose two places?
- contrasting conjunctions: but ✓
- correlative conjunctions: both ...and
- nouns
What is an effect of enjambment?
- It creates a slow pace.
- It creates a fast pace. ✓
- It evokes a sombre feeling.
A predictable rhythm and structure of a poem can create a sense of ...
- safety. ✓
- chaos.
- unease.
When describing a scene, why is it important to zoom in to different aspects?
- to allow the reader to visualise your scene effectively ✓
- to show how exciting your scene is
- to make the reader read your work for longer

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A poem about home should clearly express your story, including your attitude towards the place you live.
Zooming and metaphorical language can be used, so a reader can imagine your home.
Deciding upon the structure of the poem and how you could express your content is important to consider.
Juxtaposition can be used in poems to express a contrast between two places.
Punctuation can be used to add pace or rhythm to a poem and reflect different feelings.

A poem has to follow a similar rhythm the whole way through.

By creating two different rhythms, we can juxtapose two places.