Writing a free verse poem about small objects
I can write a free verse poem about a small object.
Writing a free verse poem about small objects
I can write a free verse poem about a small object.
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Key learning points
- Free verse poems do not require the poet to follow poetic rules, but tend to follow the rhythm of natural speech.
- Free verse poems may include a range of poetic techniques such as: alliteration, kennings and rhyme.
- Verse refers to a single line or a group of lines within a poem.
- Rhyme in poetry is the similarity of sounds between the ending syllables of words.
- Poems can evoke a positive or negative emotion and a poet must carefully consider what atmosphere they wish to create.
Keywords
Verse - refers to a single line or a group of lines within a poem, often characterised by rhythm, meter and rhyme, forming a unit of poetic language
Kennings - phrases of two words that replace a noun and are often used in poetry
Rhyme - the similarity of sounds between the ending syllables of words, creating a musical quality and pattern in the poem
Common misconception
Pupils may get stuck on trying to make every line rhyme.
Explain that free verse poems may use rhyme, but it's usually irregular and doesn't follow a particular pattern. Encourage pupils to include two rhyming words if they wish, but not to make this a focus of the poem.
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a single line or a group of lines within a poem
phrases of two words that replace a noun and are often used in poetry
the similarity of sounds between the ending syllables of words