Diamante
- A diamante is a 7-line poem in the shape of a diamond.
- It begins with a one-word noun and ends with a word that is the opposite of that noun.
- The pattern is as follows:
- Line 1 = The topic of the poem (a noun)
- Line 2 = Two adjectives that describe the topic
- Line 3 = Three action words ("ing or "ed" words)
- Line 4 = Four words, changing topics -- two words that describe the subject and two words that describe the noun in the last line
- Line 5 = Three action words ("ing or "ed" words) that refer to the new topic
- Line 6 = Three adjectives that describe the noun in the last line
- Line 7 = A noun that is the opposite of the first topic
Examples
Puppies
Lovable, Adorable Chewing, Running, Jumping Frisky, Not-housebroken, Obedient, Loyal, Sleeping, Heeling, Listening Well-mannered, Wonderful Dogs |
Moon,
Pale, Pearl-like Reflecting, Revolving, Waning Peaceful, Desolate, Volatile, Firery Blazing, Fueling, Erupting, Glowing Brilliant, Stellar Sun. |
Bike
Shiny, quiet,
Pedaling, spinning, weaving
Whizzing round corners, zooming along roads
Racing, roaring, speeding
Fast, loud,
Car
Shiny, quiet,
Pedaling, spinning, weaving
Whizzing round corners, zooming along roads
Racing, roaring, speeding
Fast, loud,
Car