Teen Poetry
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Craft of Poetry
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- A course on writing poems in rhyme, meter, and inherited forms. Covers the sonnet, sestina, and villanelle.
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Glossary of Poetic Devices
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- Dictionary of terms that are used to describe features of a poem.
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Glossary of Poetic Terms
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- A dictionary explaining the different types and features of poems.
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In the Moonlight a Worm
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- A step by step guide to writing haiku, with examples and detailed explanations of the meaning of this type of verse.
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Poetry Forms and Terminology
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- A list of links to sites that define, explain, and give examples of a variety of poetic forms.
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Poetry Writing with Jack Prelutsky
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- Online workshop with the popular children's poet includes tips, writing exercises, revision guidelines, and a place to publish online.
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Rhyme Zone
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- Online search engine rhyming database. Plug in a word and get a list of potential words that rhyme.
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Writing Poetry: A Beginner’s Guide
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- About.com article covering the elements of poetic composition, what to write about, and exercises for getting started. Includes sections on diction, rhyme, free verse, and concrete poetry.