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Odes. Poems for things we love. Odes: definition. A type of lyric poem that deals with serious themes such as justice, truth, or beauty. Odes typically have an irregular metrical form and express exalted or enthusiastic emotion . . Odes: examples.
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Odes Poems for things we love
Odes: definition • A type of lyric poem that deals with serious themes such as justice, truth, or beauty. • Odes typically have an irregular metrical form and express exalted or enthusiastic emotion.
Odes: examples • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMGUXxzKIxo&feature=related • (Ode to Coffee) • As we watch the video, take note of the language the author uses to convey his love for coffee. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHAE-jF4YNE • (Ode to Autumn)
Odes: examples • Ode to an Artichoke • By Pablo Neruda
Writing an ode Brainstorm for 5 minutes. Come up with at least 3-5 things that you love or “could not live without”.
Writing an Ode • Pick a topic • (I chose my dog)
Writing an Ode 2) Come up with some attributes (characteristics that you love about that topic). -cute -cuddly -loyal -fun to play with -protection
Writing an Ode 3) Fit the ideas from your planning process into phrases and stanzas. ****Use a thesaurus to find synonyms for words that may not fit the structure and rhyme scheme of your ode.
Writing an Ode Ode to a Dog Little puppy, you are so cute Even when you bark your head off, there’s no way I can press “mute”. You are the definition of a loyal friend I wish our time to play together never had to end.
Writing an Ode Now you try! • 1) Pick a topic 2) Come up with some attributes 3) Fit the ideas from your planning process into phrases and stanzas. (Use a thesaurus to find synonyms for words that may not fit the structure and rhyme scheme of your ode).