A lyric poem is a type of poem that expresses emotions or feelings. Lyric poems may use rhymes or other poetic devices to help convey its message. Lyric poems can be about any topic, from love to nature.
Lyric Poems
Lyric poem: a poem that expresses the thoughts and feelings of the poet. It often has a musical or rhyming quality to its language. Rhyme scheme: the pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem. Stanza: a grouping of lines in a poem that form a unit. It is similar to a paragraph in a book.
Concepts:
Lyric poems are often written in the form of a song or poem to express emotions. Lyric poems date back to ancient Greece, making them one of the oldest forms of poetry. Lyric poems were often written to be performed in a theatrical setting, with the audience participating in some way.
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What are some literary devices used in lyric poems?
What kind of emotions can lyric poems evoke?
How does the structure of a lyric poem contribute to its overall message?
How does the structure of a lyric poem help you understand its deeper meaning?
Brain break: Draw a flying ice cream cone holding a balloon.
Question: How would you write a lyric poem? Clues: • A lyric poem is a type of poem that expresses personal feelings and emotions. • It is usually written in the first person point of view and often uses imagery to convey its message. • It is usually written in a certain rhythm and meter. In pairs: Select and solve one of the tasks: A. Write a lyric poem about a topic of your choice! B. Draw a picture that illustrates your poem.
What is a lyric poem?
- A type of poetry that expresses personal feelings or emotions
- A type of poetry that tells a story
Work together in pairs: What is the difference between a lyric poem and other types of poems?