The Ode
Odes started with the Greek poet named Pindar. The word "ode" comes from the Greek word "oide," which means "to sing or chant." An ode is a type of lyric poem that usually deals with serious themes, such as justice, truth, or beauty. Odes may also commemorate events or praise people or lements of nature. For our purposes, we may write poems on less serious subjects. Modern odes can sometimes be humorous.
how to write an ode
1. Identify the subject about which you want to write. You may write about everyday things, but think about how you might celebrate or praise the subject.
2. Your ode should be at least one stanza of 10 lines. You may write more than one stanza.
3. Each idea should be very descriptive and use adjectives or draw similarities between things. Use celebratory language and similes and metaphors.
4. Personify objects: in other words, give an object a personlity, thoughts or characteristics. You could also imagine you were talking to an object like a human and use this thought in your ode, such as "Oh red grape stain! How I wish I had but a drop of bleach to rid you!"
5. Choose a basic, everyday item and create an original ode that glorifies that item. Include lots of vivid description and make sure that the reader knows that you adore this item without directly stating it.
2. Your ode should be at least one stanza of 10 lines. You may write more than one stanza.
3. Each idea should be very descriptive and use adjectives or draw similarities between things. Use celebratory language and similes and metaphors.
4. Personify objects: in other words, give an object a personlity, thoughts or characteristics. You could also imagine you were talking to an object like a human and use this thought in your ode, such as "Oh red grape stain! How I wish I had but a drop of bleach to rid you!"
5. Choose a basic, everyday item and create an original ode that glorifies that item. Include lots of vivid description and make sure that the reader knows that you adore this item without directly stating it.