If anyone suffers from metrophobia—the fear of poetry—the PowerPoint on the elements of poetry may help alleviate their worries. The presentation introduces learners to poetic elements, including simile, metaphor, and personification. Scholars also learn about rhyme, meter, alliteration, and hyperbole.

Concepts

imagery, metaphors, similes, the five senses, poetry analysis, literary terms, figurative language

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Provide books or printouts of poetry so pupils can search for literary elements 
• Have individuals write an extended metaphor about a secret topic, and then ask classmates to guess what it's about

Classroom Considerations

• Requires a projector, computer, and/or other presentation device

Pros

• Provides many specific examples
• Presents information in an orderly, predictable manner

Cons

• No images or multimedia to increase engagement 
  

Common Core

RL.9-10.4 RL.9-10.5 RL.11-12.4 RL.11-12.5