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Acrostic poetry

Acrostic poems have been around for longer than you think. The most common type of acrostic is when the beginning letter is capitalised so you can see the word spelt vertically. The types of acrostics are the Telestich, the Mesostic, the double acrostic and lastly, the Abecrdarian. Acrostic poetry is a type of writing that usually uses the first letter of each line, word, or paragraph which spells out a word that connects to the writing.

Fireworks spark up high, creating colourful explosions                                                 Illuminations fill the sky with different shapes and colours                                                                   Rogue explosions fire above, slowly fading away                                                                                       Excitement fills the air as the new year approaches                                                                               Wishes fill the air as senses of joy and luck for the new year
Observing people gaze at the night sky, their eyes filled with glee
Racing sparks soar the sky, everyone in awe.                                                                                          Keeping celebration traditions, connecting everyone with their roots

 

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Cinquain poetry

Cinquain poetry (pronounced “sin-cane”) is a type of poetry that follows a specific syllable or word count pattern. A Cinquain poem has a special order, one word, two words, three words, four words and lastly one word. A Cinquain poem starts with a title (2 syllables). Next, the description has 4 syllables. Action has 6 syllables and feeling has 8 syllables. Lastly conclusion has 2 syllables.