involves the repeated use of sounds, words, phrases or structural elements that are repeated for emphasis or for a particular effect

the repetition of the same sound found at the start of words that come close together

a poetic device that compares two things using "like" or "as", highlighting similarities and creating vivid imagery

Writing a free verse poem about big objects

English

In this unit, pupils have used big and small objects as the subjects of their poems. In Poetry inspired by weather’, pupils will follow a similar pathway, but with the more abstract topic of weather.

In 'The Magic Box': reading imaginative poetry', pupils explored Kit Wright's poem ’The Magic Box’. They explored the poetic devices used in the poem and also used it as inspiration to write their own imaginative poetry. In this unit, pupils will build on this by using some of the same poetic devices to write poems about big and small objects.’

Poetry inspired by big and small objects: understanding form

Which **two** of these are forms of poetry?

What is the name for the form of poetry which does not follow set poetic rules?

Fill in the blanks. Free verse poems tend to follow the rhythm of __________ __________. 

Which of these poetic techniques involve the repetition of the same sound found at the start of words that come close together?

Which of these poetic techniques involves the repeated use of sounds, words, phrases or structural elements that are repeated for emphasis or for a particular effect?

Free verse poems tend to follow the rhythm of which of these? 

A poet can extend their ideas while preparing to write a poem by adding which **two** of these?

True or false? In free verse poetry, poets may still use poetic techniques such as alliteration, repetition and similes to create their desired effect.

What is the name of the poetic technique where a single word, or group of words, is repeated for effect?

Starter Quiz