4.10 More Patterns for Poems
Syllables in a Line
Some forms of poetry require the poet to know how many syllables are in a line.
For example:
BOOM! Thunder crashes like elephants in my room while the wind is a wolf howling at the moon.
How many syllables are in this line? To find out, say the line, and clap or tap each word part that you hear. You could also write down the line and put a "/" mark between each syllable. Try counting the syllables before checking the answer below.
Go to your Learning Guide and complete Syllables to practise this skill. Then return to this lesson.
