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A cinquain is an example of shape poetry. Because of the exact number of words required for each line of this poem, a unique, symmetrical shape is created from interesting, descriptive words.
A cinquain poem can have different forms, but the most common follows a syllable pattern for each line: 2, 4, 6, 8, 2. We followed this pattern in class to create cinquain poems in groups;
Line 1 – 2 syllables subject or noun
Line 2 – 4 syllables adjectives describing the subject
Line 3 – 6 syllables verbs outlining what happens
Line 4 – 8 syllables describes your feelings
Line 5 – 2 syllables original ending
The Snow,
White and freezing
Falling, building, throwing,
Beautiful on the ground outside,
Snowing.
Christmas,
Fun and merry,
Wrapping and opening,
Giving and receiving presents,
Peaceful.
Christmas,
Jolly, joyful
Decorating the town,
Spending time with my family,
Merry.
Christmas,
Cheerful, jolly
Singing, giving, playing,
Throwing snowballs at each other
Merry.