Question

Using some of the techniques of poetry you have studied in this unit, write a brief poem (8-10 lines). The poem may be iambic pentameter or free verse, rhymed or unrhymed. Beneath your poem, list the poetic devices that you used.

Answer 1

Poetry is a creative experience and for YOU to let your creativity shine through!
Here are some tips:
Try writing about an experience, such as nervousness for a test or the thrills of skiing.
Poetic devices, if there is no rhyme, can include alliteration (repetition of beginning sounds) and repetition, as well as many others.

Answer 2

My heart sunk like a rock into a fright,

I gasped when I saw the sight.

Down those mountains we were to ski,

I felt inside as if I should flee.

I built up the courage and flew down the hill,

I couldn't help but think that I was on my way to the kill.  

The ice going down was like a mirror,

The views had never been clearer.

As I flew down the weathered ice,

My speed did nothing but maximize.

It was an endless day in the fridged cold

Down the icy hills we strolled.

Devices used:

Rhythm

Simili

Metaphore