Types of Poetry & Figurative Language

A person who writes poetry is called a _________.

What is poetry?

• words that form a story

• rhyming words

• a type of writing that expresses feelings and ideas using descriptive and imaginative language.

a message or lesson from the text that can be applied to your own life is __________

the feeling or atmosphere the author has created in their writing

• tone

• mood

• theme

• word choice

felt by the reader

• tone

• mood

• theme

• word choice

Which are considered characteristics of poetry? (select all that apply)

• Rhythm

• Dialogue

• Theme

• Lines & Line Breaks

Which are considered characteristics of poetry? (select all that apply)

• Claim

• Tone & Mood

• Stanzas

• Imagery

Which is not considered a characteristic of poetry?

• Rhythm

• Figurative Language

• Discussion

• Repetition

Which type of poetry tells a story using rhythm and rhyme, and contains story elements?

• Narrative

• Lyrical

• Humorous

• Free Verse

Which type of poetry focuses on the poet's thoughts and feelings?

• Narrative

• Lyrical

• Humorous

• Free Verse