a technique used by poets to enhance the meaning, sound and overall impact of their poems

a poetic device that uses words that imitate the sound they describe

a poetic device that compares two things using 'like' or 'as'

Reading and responding to 'MORERAPS' by Joseph Coelho

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In this unit, pupils have analysed several poems by Joseph Coelho, looking for any similarities and common themes. In 'Poetry inspired by weather’, pupils will follow a similar path, but using the poet John Lyons. 

In 'Humourous Poetry’, pupils looked at a range of poems and how the poets used poetic devices to create humour. In this unit, pupils will focus on Joseph Coelho's poems and how he creates humour in his poems. ’

Poet focus: Joseph Coelho

True or false? Joseph Coelho's poem 'MORERAPS' is part of his first published book of poetry 'Werewolf Club Rules'. 

What does the poet describe the 'M.O.R.E.R.A.P.S' as in the first verse of the poem? 

Which is the first poetic device to have a verse focused on it in the poem?

The sun is like a brilliant jewel glowing in the sky.

Which of these is an example of a metaphor?

A simile compares something to something else using which words? 

Fill in the blank. __________ is a poetic device that uses words that imitate the sound they describe. 

True or false? Joseph Coelho spent years running poetry workshops in schools. 

Which of Joseph Coelho's books does the poem 'MORERAPS' feature in?

True or false? 'MORERAPS' is a poem written to help people remember the different poetic devices used to write poetry. 

Which of these are poetic devices that feature in Coelho's 'MORERAPS' poem? 

True or false? ‘MORERAPS’ works in a similar way to an acrostic poem.  

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