Creative Writing (poetry): Sound and Rhyme

In this lesson, we will explore the ways in which we can use sound and rhyme in our poetry.

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Q1.Which of these sentences uses personification?

The old trainers tugged and squirmed as they were lead towards the bin.The graceful ballerina flew through the air like a bird.The whole day had been a dream and I never wanted to wake up.She kept her heart chained up.

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Q2.Which of these is the definition of metaphor?

A figure of speech where something is described as being something else or as something that it can’t be.A figure of speech where one thing is compared to another using ‘like’ or ‘as’.Words that sound like the noise they describe.A figure of speech giving human qualities to inanimate objects or animals.

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Q3.Which of these is the definition of simile?

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Q4.Which of these is an example of a simile?

'An emerald is as green as grass'.'An opal holds a fiery spark'.'The glass fell to the floor with an almighty smash'.'James was feeling blue'.

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Q5.Which of these is an example of a metaphor?

'An emerald is as green as grass'.'An opal holds a fiery spark'.'The glass fell to the floor with an almighty smash'.'A sapphire shines as blue as heaven'.

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Q6.Why do writers use simile and metaphor?

To help us hear the rhythm of their writing.So that their writing is factually correct.To help create more powerful pictures in our minds.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which of these sentences uses personification?

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Q2.Which of these is the definition of metaphor?

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Q3.Which of these is the definition of simile?

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Q4.Which of these is an example of a simile?

'An emerald is as green as grass'.'An opal holds a fiery spark'.'The glass fell to the floor with an almighty smash'.'James was feeling blue'.

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Q5.Which of these is an example of a metaphor?

'An emerald is as green as grass'.'An opal holds a fiery spark'.'The glass fell to the floor with an almighty smash'.'A sapphire shines as blue as heaven'.

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Q6.Why do writers use simile and metaphor?

To help us hear the rhythm of their writing.So that their writing is factually correct.To help create more powerful pictures in our minds.

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Q1.Which of these is NOT used to create sound and rhythm in a poem?

Figurative language.Onomatopoeia.Simile.Rhyme scheme.

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Q2.Which of these is true about simile and metaphor?

They are both used to create sounds in writing.They are both used to give rhythm to writing.They are both used to create powerful pictures for the reader.They both involve giving human features and characteristics to non-human objects.

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Q3.How to we identify the rhyme scheme in a poem?

By labelling lines with noughts and crosses.By labelling rhyming lines with numbers.By labelling rhyming lines with letters.

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Q4.Which of the following sentences includes examples of onomatopoeia?

'The sausages were turned slowly on the grill.''The sausages crackled and popped in the heat of the fire.''The sausages smelled delicious as they were placed in the grill.''The sausages turned a tempting golden brown.'

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Q5.Which of these pairs of words rhyme fully?

'Crawl' and 'Appeal''Letter' and 'Late''Door' and 'Appear''Share' and 'Pair'.

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Creative Writing (poetry): sound and rhyme

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Q1.Which of these is NOT used to create sound and rhythm in a poem?

Figurative language.Onomatopoeia.Simile.Rhyme scheme.

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Q2.Which of these is true about simile and metaphor?

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Q3.How to we identify the rhyme scheme in a poem?

By labelling lines with noughts and crosses.By labelling rhyming lines with numbers.By labelling rhyming lines with letters.

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Q4.Which of the following sentences includes examples of onomatopoeia?

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Q5.Which of these pairs of words rhyme fully?

'Crawl' and 'Appeal''Letter' and 'Late''Door' and 'Appear''Share' and 'Pair'.

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