The Power of PoetryLanguage Arts – Grade 7

Hanson Middle – H. Walker

Can you identify the poetic terms and figure of speech we’ve been studying?

Can you find examples of these poetic terms and figures of speech in other poems?

Where to Begin. . .Want to spice up your writing and add some flavor to it? Then throw in a pinch of figurative language!Figurative language is language that uses comparisons. It is used to make a point clearer, add beauty and detail to written language.Begin your poetic journey by watching this video excerpt from Dead Poet’s Society. This video will help you remember to look at poetry from all angles.

“Poetic Recipe” Cards (Definition and Examples of Figurative Language)

Directions: For each of the poetic terms and figures of speech listed on the next slide, complete the following activities:

Definition of the term.Two (2) examples of each one.

For your example, write the line of poetry that includes the example. DO NOT write the

entire poem. Each example must have the title of the poem and the author cited. Use the given templates.

Poetic Terms and Figures of Speech to Identify:

End Rhyme Internal RhymeAlliteration OnomatopoeiaSimile MetaphorPersonification ToneMood Hyperbole

(Exaggeration)

You are to use following websites for your research for the examples:

poetry.org poetry.compoetryfoundation.org

poets.org loc.gov/poetrypoets.com

Wrapping It Up. . .

When you have finished completing the templates, please email them to me for review. (Mr. Brunelle said you learned how to do this is sixth grade!)

Your last activity is watching video entitled

“Bob Dylan – A Poet with a Guitar”.