Lily Elizondo Poetry by Liliana Elizondo

In your own words define Onomatopoeia. Give an example of an Onomatopoeia.

lilyelz10 — 2015-05-28 17:47:03 UTC

Using a word to express a type of sound.

In your own words define allusion. Find and share an example of an allusion.

lilyelz10 — 2015-05-28 17:47:03 UTC

It's an expression that calls something to mind without mentioning it.

What is the format of a haiku? What are haikus generally about? Find and share an example of a haiku.

lilyelz10 — 2015-05-28 17:47:03 UTC

A traditional Japanese haiku is a three line poem with seventeen syllables, written in a 5/7/5 syllable count. Often focused on images from nature.

What is the format of a cinquain? Find and Share an example of a cinquain.

lilyelz10 — 2015-05-28 17:47:03 UTC

A cinquain is a five-line poem that was invented by Adelaide Crapsey. She was an American poet who took her inspiration from Japanese haiku and tanka.

What is the format of a diamonte? Find and share an example of a diamonte.

lilyelz10 — 2015-05-28 17:47:03 UTC

A diamante poem, or diamond poem, is a style of poetry that is made up of seven lines, & the text forms the shape of a diamond.

What is the format of a concrete poem? Find and share an example of a concrete poem.

lilyelz10 — 2015-05-28 17:47:03 UTC

What is the format of a narrative poem? Find and share an example of a narrative poem.

lilyelz10 — 2015-05-28 17:47:03 UTC

Narrative poetry is a form of poetry that tells a story, often making use of the voices of a narrator and characters as well.

In your own words define hyperbole. Find and share an example of a hyperbole.

lilyelz10 — 2015-05-28 17:47:03 UTC

An over exaggeration of a statement not ment to be taken literally!

What is the format of a free verse poem? Find and share an example of a free verse poem.

lilyelz10 — 2015-05-28 17:47:03 UTC