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Elements of Poetry

Creating Meaning

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Alliteration, Assonance, and Consonance

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Using Form

Open and Closed Form

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The following links will take you to poetry contests that are sponsored by Poetry.com. You may enter these contests once a day, but be careful that you don't become addicted! Oh, and don't forget to bring the class breakfast if you win.

Poetry In Motion Contest

Haiku Contest

Test your Poetry IQ

If you find poetry games or contests that you would like to share, please bring the link to class and I will add it to this page.