What is Poetry?
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Objective
I can write my own poem using at least three different poetic devices.
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Practice
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Define "stanza" and "line" in the context of poetry.
Explain how poets use mood to affect the reader. Give an example of a mood and how a poet might create that mood in a poem.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Write a four-line poem about a pet. Use alliteration, a metaphor, and personification. Identify each device you used. Write a four-line poem about a favorite food. Use a simile, hyperbole, and rhyme. Identify each device you used. ”
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