Free Verse
Poetry that doesn’t rhyme or have regular beat.
Hyperbole
Exaggerated statements not meant to be taken seriously.
Simile
Comparing two different objects using ‘like’ or ‘as’.
Metaphor
Comparing two different objects using ‘was’ or ‘is’.
Cinquain
A five line poem that consists of five lines, title, description, action, feelings, and synonym.
Haiku
A three line poem. Line 1 has 5 syllables. Line 2 has 7 syllables. Line 3 has 5 syllables.
Limerick
A humorous verse of 5 lines. Line 1, 2, + 5 rhyme. Line 3 + 4 rhyme.
Diamante
A diamond shaped poem that describes feelings. It’s 7 lines long.