The document provides an overview of poetry, describing it as a concentrated form of literature that uses rhythm, tone, and literary devices to convey emotions and imagery. Key literary devices such as metaphor, simile, personification, and rhyme are discussed, along with examples to illustrate their use in poetry. The text also includes guide questions and activities for readers to engage with the material and enhance their understanding of poetic elements.

1. QUARTER 1, WEEK 4

2. WHAT IS POETRY?
• Poetry is a type of literature that conveys thought, describes a
scene, or tells a story in a concentrated, lyrical arrangement of
words. Its form, which is made distinct by the repetition of
similar syllables in words known as rhyme, the feelings of the
writers that are detected through its tone from the unusual choice
of words or the diction, has caused it to be appreciated by its
readers. This piece of literature turns readers into profound
thinkers with the presence of figures of speech and sound devices

3. “Poetry is a treasure island, and your keen mind
and sharp eyes are needed to spot these precious
gems. Share your thoughts, young adventurers of
learning!”
Guide Questions:
1. Do you agree that poems are treasure islands filled with precious gems?
If so, why?
2. Why do you think is it necessary for a reader to have a keen mind and
sharp eyes to spot these ‘precious gems?
3. How would you describe your journey so far in learning poetry?

4. Unlocking Content Vocabulary
1. Word: YERAGMI
Definition: The use of descriptive language that
appeals to the senses.
2. Word: NTOE
Definition: The attitude or emotional expression of the
poet towards the subject matter, audience, or the poem
itself.

5. 3. Word: DOOM
Definition: The overall atmosphere or emotional tone.
4. Word: HRYEM
Definition: The repetition of similar sounds at the
ends of lines or within lines of a poem.
5. Word: MILISE
Definition: A figure of speech that compares two
different things using the words "like" or "as".

6. Literary Devices
•Literary devices enhance writing by adding
depth, emphasis, and a richer sensory
experience for the reader. They are tools and
techniques that poets use to enrich the
meaning, imagery, and impact of their work.

7. Imagery
•
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses,
creating vivid mental pictures for the reader.
Examples include visual imagery (sight), auditory
imagery (sound), olfactory imagery (smell), gustatory
imagery (taste), and tactile imagery or touch (e.g.,
"The scent of fresh rain on the earth").

8. Metaphor
•A comparison between two unlike
things, suggesting a similarity or shared
characteristic without using "like" or
"as." A direct comparison between two
unlike things (e.g., "Time is a thief").

9. Simile
•A comparison between two unlike
things using "like" or "as" (e.g., "Her
smile was as bright as the sun").

10. Personification
• - Giving human characteristics or
qualities to non-human objects, animals,
or abstract concepts (e.g., "The wind
whispered through the trees").

11. Symbolism
•- Using objects, colors, or elements to
represent deeper meanings or ideas
beyond their literal significance (e.g., "A
dove symbolizes peace").

12. Rhyme
• - The repetition of similar sounds,
usually at the ends of lines in poetry.
Common rhyme schemes include
AABB, ABAB, and ABCB.

13. Tone
•Tone can be conveyed through word
choice, imagery, syntax, and overall style.
Common tones in poetry include playful,
serious, nostalgic, melancholic, sarcastic,
hopeful, and reflective.

14. Mood
•The emotional atmosphere or feeling evoked
in the reader by the poem. Mood can range
from joyful and celebratory to dark and
ominous, depending on the subject matter
and the poet's treatment of it.

15. Alliteration
•The repetition of the same initial
consonant sounds in a series of words.
Example: "Peter Piper picked a peck of
pickled peppers."

16. PETER PIPER
•Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. A
peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked. If Peter
Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers, Where's
the peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked?

17. Hyperbole
•An extreme exaggeration used for effect.
Example: "I'm so hungry I could eat a
horse."

18. Onomatopoeia
•A word that imitates the sound it
represents. Example: "The bees buzzed
loudly in the garden."

19. EXAMPLES
•My teeth chattered as I made my way through
the snow.,
•The wind was howling so loud that it was hard
to sleep.
•The leaves crunched as I walked over them.

20. Practice Activity: Identifying the literary device Directions: Identify the literary
devices used in each of the following lines by answering the corresponding
questions. Circle the letter of the correct answer.
1. “Why does the sun laugh, Mother, As it glints
beneath the sun?” - The Sea by Natividad
Marquez
•A. Simile B. metaphor C. Personification

21. 2. What language element of a poetry is present in the
following lines?
“Ardent kissed on a mother's lips are at play, On her lap,
upon the infant child's awakening, The extended arms do
seek her neck to entwine, And the eyes at each other's
glimpse are smiling.” - Song of Maria Clara by Jose P. Rizal
A. Rhyme B. Alliteration C. Assonance

22. •3. What mood is expressed in the following
lines?
•“I shall haunt you, O my lost one, as the
twilight Haunts a grieving bamboo trail,” -
“To a Lost One” by Angela Manalang Gloria
•A. Anger B. Bitterness C. Longing

23. • 4. What is the feeling of the writer in the following lines?
“GOD said, “I made a man Out of clay- But so bright he, he
spun Himself to brightest Day Till he was all shining gold,
And oh, He was handsome to behold! - GOD said “I Made a
Man” by Jose Garcia Villa
A. Admiration B. Hatred C. Jealousy

24. 5. What Point of view was used by the writer in the
following lines?
Am I of the body, Or of the green leaf? Do I have to
whisper My every sin and grief? - “Man of Earth” by
Amador T. Daguio
• A. First Person B. Second Person C. Third
Person

25. Extended Practice Activity: Instruction: Read each
sentence below and write the literary device used.
1. "The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky."
Literary Device: ___________________________
2. "He was so tired, he could have slept for a thousand years."
Literary Device: ___________________________
3. "The fresh, juicy oranges were cold and sweet."
Literary Device: ___________________________

26. 4. "Blippy sells seashells by the seashore.
" Literary Device: ___________________________
5. "The thunder grumbled like an old man." Literary
Device: ___________________________
6. "The car engine roared to life.
Literary Device: ___________________________

27. TRUE OR FALSE
• Formative Assessment Directions: Write True if the statement is
correct and write False if the statement is not correct.
• 1. Tone in poetry can be conveyed through word choice,
imagery, syntax, and overall style. Common tones in poetry
include playful, serious, nostalgic, melancholic, sarcastic,
hopeful, and reflective.
• 2. Mood in poetry refers to the emotional atmosphere or feeling
evoked in the reader by the poem.

28. • 3. Personification involves giving human characteristics or
qualities to non-human objects, animals, or abstract concepts.
• 4. Symbolism in poetry refers to using objects, colors, or
elements to represent deeper meanings or ideas beyond their
literal significance.
• 5. Rhyme in poetry is the repetition of similar sounds,
usually at the ends of lines.

29. SIMILE
• My brother is as mad as a hatter.
• The waiter is busy like a bee/beaver.
• The package is as light as a feather.
• The student is sharp like a tack.

30. METAPHOR
• He is a lion when he comes to the field.
• Phoebe is a nightingale. Everyone waited eagerly for her to
come up on stage.
• My mom has a heart of gold.
• My friend's sister, Sharon, is a night owl.
• My hands were icicles because of the cold weather.

31. PERSONIFICATION
• 1. The moon smiled down on the earth.
• 2. The leaves rustled in the wind, gossiping with each
other.
• 3. The storm clouds angrily gathered overhead.
• 4. The ocean waves whispered secrets to the shore.
• 5. The sun lazily climbed the sky.

32. HYPERBOLE
• I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse.
• My feet are killing me.
• This is the best book ever written.
• I love you to the moon and back.
• I've told you this 20,000 times.

33. IMAGERY
• The air smelled salty, reminding me that the beach is
nearby.
• The warm doughnut tasted sweet with hints of vanilla and
strawberry.
• The baby's hair is soft and downy.
• The little boy ran down the street.
• The warden’s keys clanked as he walked past the cells.

34. ALLITERATION
• Clary closed her cluttered clothes closet.
• Harry hurried home to watch football on TV.
• Rachel ran right until she realized she was running
round and round.
• Polly's prancing pony performed perfectly.

35. ONOMATOPOEIA
• The dog barked all night.
• Suddenly, there was a loud thud at the door.
• The waves crashed against the side of the boat.
• The sausages are sizzling in the pan.
• The corn went pop in the microwave.

36. QUIZ- IDENTIFY THE FIGURES OF SPEECH
USED IN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES
1. The package is as light as a feather.
2. He is a lion when he comes to the field.
3.The ocean waves whispered secrets to the
shore.
4. I've told you this 20,000 times.
5. The sausages are sizzling in the pan.

37. 6. Rachel ran right until she realized she was
running round and round.
7. The baby's hair is soft and downy.
8. My feet are killing me.
9. The waiter is busy like a bee.
10. Phoebe is a nightingale. Everyone waited
eagerly for her to come up on stage.

38. 11. The camel is the ship of the desert.
12. Why, man, if the river were dry, I am able to fill it
with tears.
13. That plane ride took forever.
14. The mouse went squeak as it ran across the
room.
15. The boy buzzed around as busy as a bee.