Diamante
The diamante poem is in the shape of a diamond. You need to start off with two opposing nouns, such as ocean/desert.
Line 1 --the first opposing noun
Line 2--write two adjectives describing the first noun
Line 3--write three action verbs related to the first noun
Line 4--write two nouns related to the first noun and two nouns related to the last noun on line 7
Line 5--write three action verbs relating to the noun on line 7
Line 6--write two adjectives relating to the noun on line 7
Line 7--the second opposing noun
Fire
Destructive, Helpful
Burning, blazing, dancing
Smoke, Flame, Crystal, Sculpture
Sliding, Slipping, Skating
Solid, Cold
Ice
Line 1 --the first opposing noun
Line 2--write two adjectives describing the first noun
Line 3--write three action verbs related to the first noun
Line 4--write two nouns related to the first noun and two nouns related to the last noun on line 7
Line 5--write three action verbs relating to the noun on line 7
Line 6--write two adjectives relating to the noun on line 7
Line 7--the second opposing noun
Fire
Destructive, Helpful
Burning, blazing, dancing
Smoke, Flame, Crystal, Sculpture
Sliding, Slipping, Skating
Solid, Cold
Ice
Cinquain
The cinquain is a simple, five line verse form. It has a specific structure.
Line 1--one word of two syllables (may be the same as the title of the poem)
Line 2--four syllables (describing the subject or title)
Line 3--six syllables (showing action)
Line 4--eight syllables (expressing a feeling or observation about the subject)
Line 5--two syllables (describing or renaming the subject)
Line 1--one word of two syllables (may be the same as the title of the poem)
Line 2--four syllables (describing the subject or title)
Line 3--six syllables (showing action)
Line 4--eight syllables (expressing a feeling or observation about the subject)
Line 5--two syllables (describing or renaming the subject)
Kittens
Frisky, playful Mewing, jumping, bouncing Creep silently on padded paws Mischief |
Mountain
Isolated Snow-capped and cloud touched White against shining, azure sky High peak |