Poetry Response Journal Worksheet

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Date:

📝 Part 1: Literary Device Hunt

1. Read the poem excerpt provided by your teacher. Circle or underline examples of the following literary devices:

Imagery (descriptive language that appeals to the senses)

Alliteration (repeated consonant sounds)

Metaphor (comparing two things without using 'like' or 'as')

Rhyme (words that sound similar)

Repetition (repeated words or phrases)

2. Choose ONE literary device you found and write it below with the exact words from the poem:

3. Why do you think the poet chose to use this device? What effect does it create?

4. What images or phrases from the poem stood out to you most? Write them here:

5. How did this poem make you feel? Explain why it created these feelings:

6. Can you connect this poem to your own life, experiences, or thoughts? Explain:

7. If you could ask the poet one question about this poem, what would it be?

8. After sharing with your partner, write one interesting insight or idea they shared about the poem:

9. What question did your partner's response make you think about?

10. Set a personal writing goal for your next poetry response journal entry:

Next time I want to improve by: _________________________________

11. Complete this reflection: "Responding personally to poetry is important because..."