Poetry

Introduction to Poetry

By SOBIA KHAN

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Are you able to identify the thoughts and feelings of the writer in the poem?

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What words help you understand?

In Poetry a line is a group of words that are arranged in a row.

How many lines ​do you count in this poem?

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How many lines do you count in this poem

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How many stanzas do you see in this poem?

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Do you see another rhyme in the poem? Give Example.

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Horses

Galloping fast,

Kicking up land-

Such Gentle creatures they are.

Blowing manes,

Long flowing tails-

They are beautiful Peaceful Giants.

How many lines do you count in this poem?

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Horses

Galloping fast,

Kicking up land-

Such Gentle creatures they are.

Blowing manes,

Long flowing tails-

They are beautiful Peaceful Giants.

How many stanzas do you see in this poem?

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What are some of the elements you might see when reading different types of poetry.