Cinquain
- A cinquain is a pattern poem that consists of five unrhymed lines.
- Each line must follow a prescribed format.
- The pattern is as follows:
- Line 1 = a noun (2 syllables)
- Line 2 = two adjectives that describe the noun (4 syllables)
- Line 3 = three action words ("ing" words) (6 syllables)
- Line 4 = a phrase about the topic that is descriptive or conveys feelings (8 syllables)
- Line 5 = a word that renames the subject of the poem or is related to it. (2 syllables)
Examples
Robins
Cute, perky Flying, swooping, playing Grubbing for little worms Red-breasts |
My room,
Clothes everywhere, Books scattered on the floor, A part of me wants to clean up, Some day |
My mom
Is so caring She is always helpful She is so beautiful and kind Love you. |