Learning objectives Students will be able to identify and describe the features of free verse poetry, recognizing that it does not adhere to regular meter, rhyme, or structured form. Students will be able to analyze how poets use sound devices (such as alliteration, assonance, consonance, onomatopoeia) in free verse to create mood, rhythm, and emphasis. 2
What is free verse poetry?
Free verse poetry - also known as vers libre , a type of poetry that does not follow any specific pattern of rhyme, meter, or structured form. Unlike traditional forms of poetry, such as sonnets or haikus, which have fixed patterns. 4
4 things we must remember; You don’t need to rhyme You don’t need to follow rules Can be short or long in any topic But 4. You need to create a visual image for the readers.
sleep I drift away to dreamland My blanket hugging me My breathing getting slower The silence calms me My pillow holds my head Sleeping snoozing snoring silence - By The Touring Teacher 6
ELEMENTS OF FREE VERSE; Line Breaks Imagery Repetition Figurative Language Natural rhythms of speech 7
We can do this by using carefully chosen words and poetic devices . POETIC DEVICES - Anything used by a poet to enhance the meaning and evoke emotions of their poem. Includes sounds, shapes, rhythm, phrases, words. 8 Some important poetic devices are; SIMILE REPETITION CONSONANCE METAPHOR ALLITERATION ENJAMBMENT IRONY HYPERBOLE PERSONIFICATION ONOMATOPAEIA
Let’s watch the video 9
Free verse POEMS
The fear fall My heart rate goes up, up, up, and the seat goes higher and higher The clicks are getting slower and we get close to the top. A quick breath But we already dropped I left my breath joined me at the bottom I survived 11
Sometimes it’s simple The plant likes to be watered. You like to water the plant. Fill your watering can. Pour. Everyone is happy now. See?
flowers Such beautiful things. Petals sway gently in the warm spring air. Fields burst with color and appropriate flair. Buds adorn bushes with opulent care, But sometime we don’t always notice they’re there. So many colors and such sweet scents. Such beautiful things, flowers. 13
Tips in writing or analyzing free verse poetry: Use those poetic and sound devices Experiment with your writing Express yourself 14