English 7 Matatag Week 4

POETRY:
Literary
DEVICEs
What were the most
important things you
learned
from our previous lessons?

Navigating Ups and
Downs
i could do a little
My best moment... next time I WILL...
better here...
“Poetry is a treasure island, and your keen mind and sharp
eyes are needed to spot these precious gems. Share your
thoughts, young adventurers of learning!”
guide questions
1. Do you agree that poems are treasure islands filled with

precious gems? Why or why not?
2. Why do you need to be really smart and look very carefully to

find the precious gems in poems?
guide questions
3. How would you describe your journey so far in learning

poetry?
L O C K I
U N
G
N S!
W O R D
YERAGMI
The use of descriptive language that appeals to the
senses.
IMAGERY
The use of descriptive language that appeals to the
senses.
NTOE
The attitude or emotional expression of the poet
towards the subject matter, audience, or the poem
itself.
TONE
The attitude or emotional expression of the poet
towards the subject matter, audience, or the poem
itself.
DOOM
The overall atmosphere or emotional tone.
MOOD
The overall atmosphere or emotional tone.
HRYEM
The repetition of similar sounds at the ends of lines
or within lines of a poem.
RHYME
The repetition of similar sounds at the ends of lines
or within lines of a poem.
MILISE
A figure of speech that compares two different things
using the words "like" or "as".
SIMILE
A figure of speech that compares two different things
using the words "like" or "as".
Y A D I C
D HAN
E X C
G E
DIRECTION
Work in pairs and discuss the following lines lifted

from a poem.
guide questions
1.What was the condition or state of the writer at the time of

speaking?
2.How did he describe GOD?
3.What sound device is present in the third set of lines?
guide questions
4. What kind of soul did the LORD give the writer? What else
was he gifted with?
5.What was given to him that did not have a limit? Is it
perfect?
guide questions
6. What made these lines more attractive to read?

7. What do you notice about the lines in Set 3? How do they
sound?
LITERARY DEVICES
Poets use tools and techniques to make their poems fun and
interesting. These special words and tricks help us picture things
in our heads and understand the poem better.
Imagery
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses, creating vivid mental
pictures for the reader.
EXAMPLE
The scent of fresh rain on the earth.

Simile
A comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as"
EXAMPLE
Her smile was as bright as the sun.

Metaphor
A comparison between two unlike things, suggesting a similarity or
shared characteristic without using "like" or "as."
EXAMPLE
Time is a thief.
Personification
Giving human characteristics or qualities to non-human objects,
animals, or abstract concepts.
EXAMPLE
The wind whispered through the trees.

Symbolism
Using objects, colors, or elements to represent deeper meanings or
ideas beyond their literal significance
EXAMPLE
A dove symbolizes peace.

Red roses symbolize love.
A rainbow symbolizes hope.
Rhyme
The repetition of similar sounds, usually at the ends of lines in poetry.
Common rhyme schemes include AABB, ABAB, and ABCB.
EXAMPLE RHYME SCHEME
Little Lamb who made thee A

Dost thou know who made thee A
Gave thee life & bid thee feed. B
By the stream & o'er the mead; B
“The Lamb” by William Blake
Rhyme
The coolness of the night A

Refreshes my skin. B
The stars shine so bright A
Causing me to grin. B
Rhyme
I went down to the river, A

I set down on the bank. B
I tried to think but couldn't, C
So I jumped in and sank. B
“Life Is Fine” by Langston Hughes
Tone
Tone can be conveyed through word choice, imagery, syntax, and
overall style. Common tones in poetry include playful, serious,
nostalgic, melancholic, sarcastic, hopeful, and reflective.
Mood
The emotional atmosphere or feeling evoked in the reader by the
poem. Mood can range from joyful and celebratory to dark and
ominous, depending on the subject matter and the poet's treatment of
it.
Alliteration
The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of
words.
EXAMPLE
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

The boy buzzed around as busy as a bee.
Hyperbole
An extreme exaggeration used for effect.
EXAMPLE
He's as skinny as a toothpick.

I was dying of laughter.
I've told you a million times
Onomatopoeia
A word that imitates the sound it represents.
EXAMPLE
The bees buzzed loudly in the garden.

The boom of the fireworks scared the baby.
The cat meowed for some milk.
T I F Y I N
E
ID THEN
G ARY
L I T E R
E V I C E
D
Direction
Identify the literary devices used in each of the following lines by
answering the corresponding questions.
1.“Why does the sun laugh, Mother, As it glints beneath the
sun?”
- The Sea by Natividad Marquez
A Simile
B Metaphor
C Personification
2. What language element of a poetry is present in the following
lines?
“Ardent kissed on a mother's lips are at play,
On her lap, upon the infant child's awakening,
The extended arms do seek her neck to entwine,
And the eyes at each other's glimpse are smiling.”
Song of Maria Clara by Jose P. Rizal
A Rhyme B Alliteration C Assonance

3. What mood is expressed in the following lines?
“I shall haunt you, O my lost one, as the twilight

Haunts a grieving bamboo trail,”
- “To a Lost One” by Angela Manalang Gloria
A Anger B Bitterness C Longing

4. What is the feeling of the writer in the following lines?
“GOD said, “I made a man
Out of clay-
But so bright he, he spun
Himself to brightest Day
Till he was all shining gold,
And oh,
He was handsome to behold!
- GOD said “I Made a Man” by Jose Garcia Villa
A Admiration B Hatred C Jealousy

5. What Point of view was used by the writer in the following lines?
Am I of the body,
Or of the green leaf?
Do I have to whisper
My every sin and grief?
“Man of Earth” by Amador T. Daguio
A First Person B Second Person C Third Person

E N D E D
T
EX CTICE
A
PR IVITY
A C T
Direction
Read each sentence below and write the literary device used.
1.The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.
2. He was so tired, he could have slept for a thousand years.
3. The fresh, juicy oranges were cold and sweet.
4. Blippy sells seashells by the seashore.
5. The thunder grumbled like an old man.
6. The car engine roared to life.
O E T RY
P NE
O R
PA G E
Direction
Create a poetry one-pager using a single sheet of bond paper. You
should incorporate both text and illustrations to identify and explain
the literary devices present in the poem. Refer to the diagram for
guidance and be as creative as possible.
L L E RY
A
G ALK
W
Direction
1.Display your one-pager outputs around the classroom.
2.Visit each displayed poem and leave your comments and
feedback.
S E S S M
S
A NT
E
Direction
Write True if the statement is correct and write False if the
statement is not correct.
1. Tone in poetry can be conveyed through word choice, imagery,
syntax, and overall style. Common tones in poetry include playful,
serious, nostalgic, melancholic, sarcastic, hopeful, and reflective.
2. Mood in poetry refers to the emotional atmosphere or feeling

evoked in the reader by the poem.
3. Personification involves giving human characteristics or
qualities to non-human objects, animals, or abstract concepts.
4. Symbolism in poetry refers to using objects, colors, or elements

to represent deeper meanings or ideas beyond their literal
significance.
5. Rhyme in poetry is the repetition of similar sounds, usually at
the ends of lines

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POETRY:

from our previous lessons?

1. Do you agree that poems are treasure islands filled with

2. Why do you need to be really smart and look very carefully to

3. How would you describe your journey so far in learning

Work in pairs and discuss the following lines lifted

1.What was the condition or state of the writer at the time of

6. What made these lines more attractive to read?

The scent of fresh rain on the earth.

Her smile was as bright as the sun.

The wind whispered through the trees.

A dove symbolizes peace.

Little Lamb who made thee A

The coolness of the night A

I went down to the river, A

Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

He's as skinny as a toothpick.

The bees buzzed loudly in the garden.

A Rhyme B Alliteration C Assonance

“I shall haunt you, O my lost one, as the twilight

A Anger B Bitterness C Longing

A Admiration B Hatred C Jealousy

A First Person B Second Person C Third Person

2. Mood in poetry refers to the emotional atmosphere or feeling

4. Symbolism in poetry refers to using objects, colors, or elements

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