Unseen prose and poetry

What you'll learn

1. 1

   Think of a poem like a song without music. The words create pictures and feelings in your mind.

2. 2

   What does a poem mainly use to create pictures?

3. 3

   Let's look at this line from a poem: 'The moon hung low, a silver coin.' What does it make you see?

4. 4

   Read this short poem and tap the word that creates the strongest image.

5. 5

   In the line 'the rain a curtain of glass', what is the rain compared to?

6. 6

   Now let's try a line from a story: 'The old house groaned as the wind pushed against it.' What mood does this create?

7. 7

   Which word in 'The old house groaned' makes it feel alive?