The Elements of Poetry - Figurative language, meter and rhyme, simile, and metaphor . these are a few of the many topics explored in this lively video tour through the genre of poetry. Other elements illustrated in the program include:...

The Elements of Poetry - Figurative language, meter and rhyme, simile, and metaphor . these are a few of the many topics explored in this lively video tour through the genre of poetry. Other elements illustrated in the program include:...

The Elements of Poetry - Figurative language, meter and rhyme, simile, and metaphor . These are a few of the many topics explored in this lively video tour through the genre of poetry. Other elements illustrated in the program include:...

Poetry is the art of expression through words, evoking emotions and imagination. It follows specific elements—imagery, rhythm, density, sound, and line—that shape its form and impact. This program explores the essence of poetry, its...

The final essential element of poetry is line, which structures a poem’s verses and stanzas. Maya Angelou’s Still I Rise demonstrates the power of line through rhyme schemes, rhetorical questions, and similes, all of which enhance the...

Imagery is a fundamental element of poetry that engages the five senses—sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell—to create vivid mental pictures. Langston Hughes' Harlem and Robert Hayden’s Those Winter Sundays exemplify the power of...

The Elements of Poetry - Figurative language, meter and rhyme, simile, and metaphor . these are a few of the many topics explored in this lively video tour through the genre of poetry. Other elements illustrated in the program include:...

Sound devices in poetry enhance rhythm, mood, and meaning by emphasizing certain words and phrases. Amanda Gorman’s The Hill We Climb exemplifies five key sound devices: alliteration, assonance, consonance, rhyme, and repetition. These...

Rhythm in poetry refers to the beat and pace that give a poem its musicality and flow. Gwendolyn Brooks' We Real Cool exemplifies rhythm through its jazz-like cadence, repetition, and stressed syllables, making the poem feel almost like...

Density in poetry refers to how much meaning is conveyed in a small amount of space. Gwendolyn Brooks’ We Real Cool and Muhammad Ali’s Me, We demonstrate how few words can carry deep significance, capturing entire stories, emotions, and...

The Elements of Drama - The wonderful world of drama comes alive in The Elements of Drama, as the young host and hostess take viewers on a journey through the works of such famous playwrights as William Shakespeare. Colorful graphics and...

"The Great Gatsby," is a short novel that is rich in language, F. Scott Fitzgerald aimed to create a work that not only captured the essence of the Jazz Age but also transcended it through poetic beauty and intricate patterns. Drawing...

This video examines key elements of modern poetry.

Free Verse Poetry reviews the elements of a free verse poem and composes one of at least five lines about a famous person in history.

This video outlines elements of papallel syntax found in poetry.

Arcane books of forbidden lore, disturbing secrets in the family bloodline, and terrors so unspeakable the very thought of them might drive you mad. These have become standard elements in modern horror stories. But they were largely...

Pupil outcome: I can develop my awareness of a range of forms. Key learning points: - Reading a range of poetry, from diverse poets, can develop our appreciation of the poetic form - Poetry can take many forms, including: haiku,...

Pupil outcome: I can write my own poem that conveys my feelings towards my home. Key learning points: - A poem about home should clearly express your attitude towards the place you live. - You can plan structural elements of your poem...

Limerick Poetry reviews the elements of a limerick and explains how to compose one.

Haiku Poetry reviews the elements of a haiku and explains how to compose one.

Cinquain Poetry reviews the elements of a cinquain poem and composes one that describes a person, place, or thing.

Linda Hillringhouse is a self-taught painter who has shown her work at many local museums and galleries throughout the Tri-State area including the Newark and Paterson Museums, the Ben Shahn Center for Visual Arts at William Paterson...

This video demonstrates identifying elements of personification in poems.

The video “Sound Elements and Imagery” evaluates the use of sound elements and imagery in poetry.