ALPHABET POETRY

ALPHABET POETRY
Created by Paul West Free verse Has a title Uses the familiar ABC’s Focuses on a particular topic chosen by the author/poet Selects words that describe the topic, one for every letter of the alphabet Arranges the words in alphabetical order Poet decides how many words go on each line Poet may use "poetic license" – the word used may not be spelled correctly to fit in the spot, but it sounds like it fits – for example, xceptional could be used for exceptional or xciting for exciting or xit for exit
Example: Snowflakes Astonishingly beautiful Cold, darting Exciting frost Graceful heavens Icy jewels Keen lace Majestic needles of pretty, quiet, Raining snow Turning under Vibrant Winds Xciting, yearly Zany	Student Examples: Click on the thumbnails to see the entire poem.
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