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She wrote a poem about rain.
What does Poem mean?
A poem is a creative piece of writing.
Dictionary definition
A piece of writing that uses rhythm, sound, imagery, or careful word choice to express ideas or feelings.
Example sentences
Poem in a sentence
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The poem used rhyme to make the lines memorable.
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A poem can express a large feeling with only a few carefully chosen words.
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What does poem mean?
Poem means a poem is a creative piece of writing.
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Which sentence uses poem correctly?
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poh · em · strongest beat: poh
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WordPoem.
Partnoun.
MeaningPoem means A poem is a creative piece of writing.
ExampleExample: She wrote a poem about rain.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- poh · em
- Strongest beat
- poh
- Ending
- em
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on poh.
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Synonyms
Words like Poem
verseWriting arranged with rhythm or poetic lines.
poetry pieceA creative written work in poetic form.
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Hint for students
A poem is a creative piece of writing.
Common mix-up
Poem is not the same as report. Poem means a poem is a creative piece of writing.
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Read this model sentence: The poem used rhyme to make the lines memorable. Clue words: used, rhyme, make. Underline clue words that show why poem fits instead of report. Now write one new sentence that shows poem without using the word poem. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show poem?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The poem used rhyme to make the lines memorable." Why does poem fit better than report?
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