Friday, May 13, 2011

Types Of Poetry: Narrative

Narrative:

Definition: Poems that tells a story and has plot.
Example:

Lines

Definition: A group of words forming a single mark.

Example: You're my shooting star.

Explanation: Having lines doesn't give the readers many confusions when they read too much.

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Symbol :D

Definition: something that represents something else
Example:
Recycling symbol

Explanation: To make the poem more fun to read when the readers have to identify what the object represents.

Onomatopea (;

Definition: The sound effect of a poem.
Example:
Explanation: To capture the attention of the readers and to make the poem more interesting and realistic.

Assonance :P

Definition: When the same vowels are used in a phrase/line (repeated/ rhyme)
Example:
Explanation: this has almost the same effect as rhyme. It's catchy and easier to remember for a poem.

Alliteration

Definition: The same sound at the start of two or more near words.
Example:
Explanation: To make the poem sound unique and fun to the readers when the author play with words like this.

Meter :)

Definition: The rhythm of a verse that uses stressed & unstressed syllables.
Example:
 Explanation: To capture the attention of the readers when it's read aloud.