1. Amelia Tonner
Poetry

2. Chapter 1
Poetry Devices!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Common Poetic Devices
Imagery: Visually descriptive language
Refrain: Repeated lines
Tone: Musical or vocal sounds with reference to pitch, quality, and strength
Simile: Comparing two things, usually using like or as
Hyperbole: Extreme exaggeration; not meant to be taken seriously
Metaphor: Comparing two things, not using like or as
Personification: Giving human like qualities to something non-human
Symbol: Something that stands for something
Alliteration: Occurrence of the same letter at the beginning of closely
connected words

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4. Chapter 2
Blackout Poetry
Blackout poetry is done by
taking some sort of newspaper
article, and finding words
within it to make a poem. The
words that are not being used
are blacked out in some way.

5. Example of blackout poetry

6. Chapter 3
Haiku
A haiku is a poem make
up of three lines. The
first and last line has 5
syllables, while the
middle line has 7.

7. The sun was shining
This cloudless day was perfect
‘Tis summer at last
Example of a haiku

8. Chapter 4
I Am Poem
An I am poem is a poem
where the first line of the
poem is repeated at the end
of each stanza. The first two
words of each line is given
and it is up to the author to
finish the line.

9. I am ambitious and hard working.
I wonder what is in store for the future.
I hear sounds
I see sights
I want joy.
I am ambitious and hard working
I pretend it is summer.
I feel cheerful
I touch the sky
I worry about the future
I cry at the world
I am ambitious and hard working.
I understand where I come from
I say what I feel
I dream of good things
I try to do my best
I hope my dreams come true
I am ambitious and hard working.
I Am Poem

10. Chapter 5
Sonnet
A sonnet is a poem with
fourteen lines. Each line is
made up of 10 syllables. When
done correctly, a sonnet will
be square shaped.

11. The breeze of this day was oh so lovely,
The way the air smelled was oh so define,
The three summer months were finally here,
Oh summer, my favorite time of year.
Summer is the time when everyone’s free,
Summer is when we all live happily.
Our skin gets tanner and tanner each day,
The three summer months that come after May.
Warm nights are all spent with friends and family,
The days are filled with fun; no complaining.
If you’re hanging with friends, or just at home,
The best time of year, you’ll be in the zone.
Whatever you do, make sure you have fun.
These three summer months will quickly be done.
Sonnet

12. Chapter 6
Concrete Poems
Concrete poetry is poetry
where the arrangement of the
words makes the shape of
what the poem is talking
about.

14. Chapter 7
Acrostic Poem
In an acrostic poem, the first
word or letter of each line, or
another reoccurring feature,
spells out a word or a
message.

15. 14
Sun is always shining
Until dusk arrives
Many things do do
Much more time to spend
Exactly what we need
Rather have summer than winter
Acrostic Poem

16. Chapter 8
Free Verse
Free verse is an open form of
poetry. It doesn’t follow a
specific pattern and doesn’t
have to rhyme. The only
rhythm free verse poems
follows is natural rhythm.

17. Fog by Carl Sandburg
The fog comes
on little cat feet.
It sits looking
over harbor and city
on silent haunches
and then moves on.
Seasons change
From winter to spring,
Spring to summer,
Summer to autumn.
All in a never ending cycle.
Continuous, inevitable
Change by Amelia Tonner

18. Chapter 9
Parody Poem
A parody poem takes a
previously written poem and
remakes it. The new poem
uses different words but keeps
the original rhythm of the
poem.

19. Original
Baa, baa, black sheep,
Have you any wool?
Yes sir, yes sir,
Three bags full;
One for the master,
And one for the dame,
And one for the little boy
Who lives down the lane.
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Caw, caw, black bird,
Have you any seed?
Yes ma, yes ma,
Three back at home;
One for the scarecrow,
One for the maid,
One for the farmer
Who I caw at everyday.
Parody

20. Chapter 10
Ode
An ode is a lyric poem in the
form of an address to a certain
subject. It is often written in a
varied or irregular meter.

21. Ode to the people who were forgotten
They were once loved and cared for
Ode to their lives
Everyday they hurt
While in desperation for love
and generosity.
Ode to their heart
That was torn apart viciously
With little consideration
Of their inner feelings
Ode to their memories
That bring back happiness
Or to the ones
That are very vague.
Ode to those who have tried
Those who haven't given up
The ones that will keep climbin
For them life hasn't been easy.
Ode To The Forgotten