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Free Verse Poetry. What is Free Verse Poetry?. Free verse is a form of poetry that began as a movement against established norms and ideas in literature, where a poem should follow rhymes and measure. . How is free verse poetry written?.
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What is Free Verse Poetry? • Free verse is a form of poetry that began as a movement against established norms and ideas in literature, where a poem should follow rhymes and measure.
How is free verse poetry written? • Free verse is a poem written without emphasis to rhyme or measure. • It is written freely as deemed by the poet. • A free verse poem can be written in complete or incomplete sentences.
Free Verse Example Knock, Knock
Assignment • Write a free verse poem consisting of @ least 4 stanzas (3 lines in each stanza). • The topic can be about anything, as long as it is appropriate for school (not sex, drugs, murder, etc.) • Include at least 3 poetic devices. • Remember to include a design or illustration.