Cinquain Poem Structure and Writing

This video tutorial introduces the concept of a cinquain poem, a five-line unrhymed poem with a specific structure. The instructor explains each line's requirements, from the general topic in line one to the specific word in line five. Viewers are guided through brainstorming ideas and crafting each line with vivid adjectives, action words, and descriptive phrases. The tutorial concludes with a review of the steps and additional tips for writing a successful cinquain poem.

What is the primary characteristic of a cinquain poem?

• It has five lines.

• It is a haiku.

• It rhymes.

• It is written in prose.

How many lines does a cinquain poem have?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six

What should the first line of a cinquain poem contain?

• A rhyme

• A question

• A general topic

• A specific detail

What is the purpose of brainstorming before writing a cinquain poem?

• To write a draft

• To edit the poem

• To gather ideas and topics

• To find rhyming words

What is the suggested approach for thinking about lines 1 and 5?

• Separately

• Together

• With a rhyme

• In reverse order

What type of words should be used in the second line of a cinquain poem?

• Nouns

• Vivid adjectives

• Verbs

• Adverbs

Which line of a cinquain poem contains action words ending in 'ing'?

• Line 4

• Line 3

• Line 1

• Line 2

What should line four of a cinquain poem capture?

• A rhyme

• A question

• The essence of the topic

• A specific detail

What is the role of the fifth line in a cinquain poem?

• To ask a question

• To provide a specific word related to the topic

• To summarize the poem

• To introduce a new topic

Which line in a cinquain poem is described as a phrase that captures the feel of the topic?

• Line 1

• Line 2

• Line 4

• Line 3