Starter quiz
- Which aspects of a poem fall under 'structure'?
- rhyme scheme ✓
- literary devices
- use of enjambment/caesura ✓
- a poem's title
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- To juxtapose two things means to emphasise...
- their similarities.
- their differences. ✓
- their beauty.
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- "The emerald grass tickled our feet." Which technique does this sentence use?
- alliteration
- caesura
- figurative language ✓
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- "I perch on the mahogany chair and admire the marbling of the wood." Which technique does this sentence use?
- simile
- enjambment
- imagery ✓
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- Which technique allows you to create a vivid image in the reader's mind?
- alliteration
- imagery ✓
- anaphora
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- Why might we use enjambment in a poem?
- to create a fast pace and sense of excitement ✓
- to create a slow pace and feeling of calm
- to create a clear image in the reader's mind
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Exit quiz
- Which is *not* an aspect of structure?
- ordering of ideas
- stanza length
- rhyme scheme
- imagery ✓
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- If you want to build up a sense of excitement in a poem about home, you can…
- not discuss your favourite part of home.
- describe your favourite part of home at the beginning.
- describe your favourite part of home at the end. ✓
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- Why is it important to decide upon the ordering of ideas before writing a poem?
- It can help the reader to follow your story. ✓
- It will show the reader that you can use ambitious vocabulary.
- The poem will not make sense otherwise.
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- "The whisper of the waves gets louder." This line uses...
- figurative language ✓
- caesura
- rhyme
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- If you were writing a poem based on each of the five senses, which structural approach might you opt for?
- two stanzas
- rigid rhyme scheme
- five stanzas ✓
- use of enjambment the whole way through
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- Which is *not* part of the success criteria for writing poetry?
- using imagery
- using full stops ✓
- using figurative language
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Key learning points
- A poem about home should clearly express your attitude towards the place you live.
- You can plan structural elements of your poem before you write.
- Structure can be used to aid meaning in your poem.
- Imagery and figurative language help the reader to visualise where you live.
- Poems can be a great vehicle to express your personal story.
Common misconception
The most important thing in a poem is the words.
Structure is important, it can help tell your story. Not considering the structure of your poem is like an author not considering the beginning, middle and end of a novel.
Keywords
Structure - the way something is arranged or put together
Juxtaposition - two things being placed together for contrasting effect
Imagery - visually descriptive language to create images in the reader’s mind
Figurative language - uses words beyond their literal meaning to create images in the reader’s mind
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