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Tag Archives: Poetry

He’s BAC!

He's BAC!

Looking for a fun way to introduce children to the basics of food safety? Try this free downloadable storybook—He’s BAC!: A Children’s Guide to Keeping Food Safe.

Posted byhsotrMay 24, 2022May 23, 2022Posted inThe LifestyleTags:Books, Family, Food, Health & Fitness, Poetry

The Poet’s Toolbox: Sound

The Poet's Toolbox: Sound

The final tool in the poet’s toolbox, sound, is by no means the least important. In fact, this auditory element is one of the things that sets poetry apart from prose.

Posted byhsotrAugust 20, 2021Posted inThe SkillsTags:Poetry, Writing

The Poet’s Toolbox: Rhyme

The Poet's Toolbox: Rhyme

Rhyme is one area where purists are most likely to critique your work. The key is to use rhyme deliberately and with due consideration of the intended effect.

Posted byhsotrMay 26, 2021May 26, 2021Posted inThe SkillsTags:Glossary, Poetry, Writing

The Poet’s Toolbox: Meter

The Poet's Toolbox: Meter

The meter is the beat of the poem. A pattern of emphasized and unemphasized syllables is one of the ways in which poetry differs from prose.

Posted byhsotrApril 28, 2021Posted inThe SkillsTags:Poetry, Writing

The Poet’s Toolbox: Language

The Poet's Toolbox: Language

Part of writing poetry is choosing exactly the right word. The right word leaves your reader or listener hungry for more.

Posted byhsotrMarch 17, 2021Posted inThe SkillsTags:Poetry, Writing

The Poet’s Toolbox: Perspective

The Poet's Toolbox: Perspective

One of the greatest factors in the impact and effectiveness of a poem is its perspective. By this we mean subject matter, voice, and setting.

Posted byhsotrFebruary 10, 2021Posted inThe SkillsTags:History, Poetry, Writing

The Poet’s Toolbox: Form

The Poet's Toolbox: Form

Form may cover such aspects as the rhyme scheme or the number of syllables per line.

Posted byhsotrNovember 16, 2020July 19, 2021Posted inThe SkillsTags:Glossary, Poetry, Writing

Something Old, Something New

Something Old, Something New

Just a few hours out and a few hours back,
Winding down backroads and seeing the view,

Posted byhsotrOctober 29, 2020July 19, 2021Posted inThe LifestyleTags:History, Poetry, Travel

The Poet’s Toolbox: Introduction

The Poet's Toolbox: Introduction

Understanding the technical side of poetry can help us when we’re stuck in a rut or need to revise a verse for greater impact.

Posted byhsotrOctober 5, 2020August 20, 2021Posted inThe SkillsTags:Poetry, Writing

Thank You, God, for Kansas

Thank You, God, for Kansas

Thank You, God, for making wind,
For the mighty storms that You send;
Thank You for the rainbow’s bend.
Thank You, God, for Kansas.

Posted byhsotrAugust 26, 2020July 20, 2021Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:Faith, History, Nature, Poetry

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