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Poem Builder

The Poem Builder will show you 3 flip cards to help you build a poem.

  1. The first card reveals the subject of the poem, a spark to ignite the imagination.
  2. The second card suggests a poetic form, a structure within which to shape the words.
  3. And the third card offers a bounty of language, a treasure trove of words to be woven into the fabric of the poem.

Hover over each image below to reveal the choices:

Look below the flip cards for the poetic form definition and how-to.

Subject:

Write about:

The sound of a church bell in the distance

Poem Form:

In this format:

Dialog Poem

Definition: A dialog poem is a type of poetry that features a conversation or dialogue between two or more speakers. It can be used to explore different perspectives, characters, or emotions.

How-to: Use distinct voices for characters, whether they are people, animals, or objects to reveal their personalities, motivations, and conflicts through dialogue. Choose a subject or theme, and use punctuation and line breaks to create a sense of conversation. Be mindful of the rhythm and cadence of the dialogue. let the words of the characters flow naturally and let their interactions reveal the deeper meaning of the poem.

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Words:

Use these words:

  1. blackberries
  2. tangle
  3. breeze
  4. day
  5. thirst
  6. tumble
  7. sob
  8. drunken
  9. brown
  10. painted

Dialog Poem

Definition: A dialog poem is a type of poetry that features a conversation or dialogue between two or more speakers. It can be used to explore different perspectives, characters, or emotions.

How-to: Use distinct voices for characters, whether they are people, animals, or objects to reveal their personalities, motivations, and conflicts through dialogue. Choose a subject or theme, and use punctuation and line breaks to create a sense of conversation. Be mindful of the rhythm and cadence of the dialogue. let the words of the characters flow naturally and let their interactions reveal the deeper meaning of the poem.

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