Cinquain Poem

A cinquain is a five lined poem that follows a pattern.

• The first line is a one word title.

• The second line has two words that describe (adjectives) the title.

• The third line has three action words.

• The fourth line has four words that express a feeling.

• The fifth line is one word that means the same as the title.

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Haiku Poem

A Haiku is a type of poem that originated (began in) Japan. The Haiku poem does not ryme. They are usually about things in nature such as animals, plants, or water. The poems create a picture in your mind or a feeling in your soul. They are simple, but to the point.

A haiku only has three lines.

• Line one has 5 syllables.

• Line two has 7 syllables.

• Line three has 5 syllables.

  

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Concrete Poem

A concret poem is created like a work of art. The poet or artist uses a shape to give their poems more meaning. This poem may rhyme, but it does not have to.

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