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STEP 3 :
Now your idea is clear , decide on the structure and
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rhyme scheme . Plan how many stanzas ( verses ) you ’ ll |
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have and what the rhyme scheme will be . Will you have |
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alternating rhyming lines – ABAB ? Or will the first and |
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last line of your stanza rhyme ( ABCA )? You could always |
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take inspiration from William Shakespeare , and use |
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rhyming couplets – AABB ! Of course , it doesn ’ t have to |
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rhyme at all – you can just freestyle ! |
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STEP 4 :
Now it ’ s time to dig into your vocabulary . Pluck out some
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amazing adjectives and moody metaphors to really |
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bring this idea to life . Consider the tone of the piece and |
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how you want your reader to feel when they read it . |
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STEP 5 :
Read through your finished poem – read it aloud so you
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can get a proper sense of the rhythm . Edit the poem |
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as necessary and astound your audience with your |
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splendid skills ! |
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WORDWORM WOULD LOVE TO READ YOUR POEM !
Please send your work to us via the AQUILAnauts ’ Page of the AQUILA website and we ’ ll share as many as we can .
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