An introduction to the specific form and structure of stand-up poetry, including use of rhyme, rhythm, repetition, and punchlines.
Rhyme: The matching of similar sounds in words.
Meter: The rhythm and pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in lines of poetry.
Stanza: A group of lines in poetry that forms a basic recurring unit.
Enjambment: The continuation of a sentence or clause over a line break.
Repetition: The repeating of a word or phrase for emphasis.
Couplet: A pair of lines in poetry with a rhyme scheme.
Sonnet: A 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme.
Free verse: Poetry that does not follow a strict meter or rhyme scheme.
Prose poetry: Poetry that is written in paragraph form.
Form and Structure: The physical appearance of a poem on the page, including line length, stanza length, etc.
Imagery: The use of sensory language to create an image in the reader's mind.
Theme: The underlying message or meaning of a poem.
Syntax: The order and arrangement of words in a sentence or a line of poetry.
Tone: The author's attitude or perspective toward the subject matter of a poem.
Rhymed Poetry: Rhymed poetry refers to the use of similar sounding words at the end of each line. It can be AABBA or AABBCC format, etc.
Blank Verse: Blank verse is unrhymed poem format. It has no specific beat, but it has a consistent rhythm.
Free Verse: Free verse is a type of poetry that does not have any specific rhyme or meter. It can follow any pattern.
Sonnet: A sonnet is a 14 line poem with a specific rhyme scheme. It is used to express a single idea or thought.
Haiku: Haiku poetry originated in Japan, and it’s characterized by its 17 syllables arranged in the order of 5-7-5. It captures the essence of nature and conveys a sense of Zen.
Tanka: Tanka is similar to Haiku poetry, but it has 31 syllables arranged in the order of 5-7-5-7-7. It usually focuses on a specific aspect of nature, like the changing of the seasons.
Pantoum: A pantoum is a type of poem that uses repetition to create a sense of rhythm. The poem has quatrains (four-line stanzas) with the second and fourth lines of each stanza repeated as the first and third lines of the next.
Villanelle: A villanelle is a highly structured type of poem with 19 lines. It has five tercets (three-line stanzas) followed by a quatrain. The first and third lines of the first tercet are repeated throughout the poem.
Ghazal: Ghazal originated in Persia and is a type of poetry that is comprised of rhyming couplets. It has a specific rhyme scheme and a refrain that is repeated throughout the poem.
Narrative Poetry: Narrative poetry is a type of poetry that tells a story. It can have a specific rhyme scheme or be free verse.
Concrete Poetry: Concrete poetry is a type of poetry that uses typography and layout to convey a meaning. It’s a combination of visual art and poetry.
Limerick: Limerick poetry is characterized by its humor and five-line stanza with a specific rhyme scheme (AABBA). It usually has a twisted ending.
Ode: Ode is a type of poem that celebrates or praises a specific object, place, or person.
Elegy: Elegy is a type of poetry that mourns or pays tribute to someone who has passed away.
Prose Poetry: Prose poetry is a type of poetry that looks like prose but has poetic elements like rhythm, imagery, and metaphors.