What is rhyme scheme?
A rhyme scheme is the pattern of sounds that repeats at the end of a line or stanza. ... For example, the rhyme scheme ABAB means the first and third lines of a
Poetry Reading: Step 1
Show no fear! I will not understand everything at first!
Poetry Reading: Step 2
Read the title, then stop! I need to think about what they poem will be about.
Reading Poetry: Step 3
Read the poem all the way through.
Poetry Reading: Step 4
Annotate the poem!
Poetry Reading: Step 5
Use a dictionary (or dictionary.com)
Poetry Reading: Step 6
Identify the narrator or speaker
Poetry Reading: Step 7
Notice any shifts or changes
Poetry Reading: Step 8
Figure out the structure (rhyme, white space, etc)
Poetry Reading: Step 9
Read the poem again aloud!
What is setting?
Time and place that an event takes place.
What is theme?
An idea that is seen throughout the poem.
What is symbolism?
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities
How is music like poetry?
They both have rhyme, deeper meanings, themes, etc.
