Poetry Word Bank
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Poetry Word Bank
📚 Part 1: Poetry Terms and Definitions
Instructions: Read each poetry term and its definition. Use this word bank to help you write your
Example: My grandmother's hugs are as warm as fresh baking.
Example: A bedroom that is a treasure chest of memories.
Example: An old oak tree that whispers stories to me.
Example: Sizzling sausages and golden toast on Sunday mornings.
✏️ Part 2: Descriptive Words Collection
Circle the sensory words you might use in your poem:
sweet • rough • bright • loud • smoky • soft • spicy • cold • colourful • quiet • smooth • sour
Fill in the blanks with adjectives that describe your memories:
My _______ kitchen smells of _______ bread.
The _______ garden where I played was full of _______ flowers.
Choose three action verbs that could make your poem more exciting:
danced • whispered • sparkled • giggled • rushed • wandered • bloomed • crashed
My choices: _____________ , _____________ , _____________
🎨 Part 3: Create Your Own Examples
_________________________ is like _________________________
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