This document provides instructions for writing free verse poetry. It explains that free verse does not have a specific metrical pattern or rhyme scheme. The steps include selecting a topic and tone, using descriptive words instead of telling, and employing figurative language to convey meaning without directly stating it. An example of a famous free verse poem, Walt Whitman's "Song of Myself", is provided at the end.

1. How To write a Free verseWinston SmoakTEECH 539 Digital Media August 30, 2010

2. What is a Free Verse?A free verse is a type of poetry that is compose of rhymed on unrhymed lines that have no specific metrical pattern. This type of poetry originated in the early 20th century. This style of poetry allowed poets to improvise and break from the traditional methods of composing poetry.

3. Step 1 Select a topic and format for the poem.

4. The poem can describe a person, place or thing

5. The poem can be in the for of a storyStep 2Select a tone for your poem. The free verse can be serious, funny, educational or sad.

6. This will help the reader get a better understanding of the message that poem is trying to depict Step 3Use words to describe your topic, as opposed to telling the reader about the topic. And example of the would be instead of writing “We had a bad time at the park” your should write “We had frowns on out faces the entire walk home”. The sad facial expression gives the reader a description of the bad time that had transpired at the park.

7. Step 4While writing your free verse use words to capture images and convey meaning

8. Use lyrical phrases to get message across without actually telling the story