Thursday, February 14

Do Now:  
Complete the poetry crossword puzzle.
 
Today:  
Review poetry terms
Review vocab
 

Assignments:  
  • Poem Analysis due TOMORROW - must be typed
    (assignment sheet)
  • Poetry and vocab quiz TOMORROW
    Need help studying?  Check out Wordplay

Poetry Assignment breakdown:
  • 1 paragraph on sound techniques in the poem
  • 1 paragraph on figurative language and poetic devices
  • 1 paragraph on theme 
Need help on your poetry analysis?  Need to type?  Ms. McCartney will be in the IMC after school Thursday.

Key Poetry Terms:
Sound and Structure
alliteration
onomatopoeia
end rhyme
internal rhyme
couplet
refrain
speaker
stanza
iambic pentameter

Types of Poetry
ballad
free verse
haiku
sonnet
narrative poem
lyric poetry

Poetic Devices
allusion
imagery
figurative language
hyperbole
metaphor
implied metaphor
extended metaphor
personification
simile