Question

In this lesson, you read examples of free-verse poems. Now it's time to write a free-verse poem of your own.

Remember, free-verse poetry lacks a set pattern. This keeps the speaker from falling into a dull, repetitive beat. There is no regular rhyme scheme, though poets may choose to use internal rhyme. In addition, poets can vary the length of stanzas or use unusual line breaks. They may use repetition, like anaphora, to draw attention to an idea. They can also incorporate sound devices to create a pleasing sound, including

• internal rhyme - rhyming one word with another in a line
• alliteration - repeating the initial consonant sound in two or more words in a line
• assonance - repeating the vowel sound of words in a line •consonance - repeating the consonant sound of words in a line
• anaphora - repeating the opening words or phrase at the beginning of two or more lines

Prompt:

Compose a poem using free verse. After you write your poem, write a paragraph that explains the characteristics you used in the poem, like stanza length, line breaks, and any sound devices used. Be sure to analyze the effects of using those characteristics in your poem.

Answer 1

That is the correct lander

Answer 2

The autumn leaves fall to the ground
Crimson, amber, and gold
Nature's tapestry on display
As the trees begin to grow old

The air is crisp and cool
A reminder of the seasons changing
The days grow shorter, the nights longer
As the earth keeps rearranging

I walk through the park, taking it all in
The sights and sounds of the autumn breeze
I breathe in the fresh, cool air
And let go of all my worries and ease

In this free-verse poem, I used irregular line lengths to create a sense of freedom and movement, mirroring the natural flow of the changing seasons. I also incorporated internal rhyme with the words "fall" and "all" in the first line, and "cool" and "rule" in the third line. This helps to create a sense of rhythm and flow in the poem, even without a regular rhyme scheme. The repetition of "the" at the beginning of several lines in the final stanza, known as anaphora, helps to emphasize the theme of the changing seasons and the peaceful, contemplative atmosphere of the park. Overall, the use of these characteristics helps to create a sense of natural beauty and tranquility in the poem.