The document outlines the pattern for a type of poem called a diamant, which follows a strict 7-line structure. Line 1 introduces the first topic as a noun. Line 2 provides two adjectives describing the topic. Lines 3 and 5 each contain three verbs in gerund form. Line 4 lists four nouns, with the first two related to the first topic and the last two introducing a second topic. Line 6 gives two adjectives. Line 7 closes with the second topic as a noun. The poem's quality is measured by adhering to the pattern, word choice, variety, and smooth transition between topics.
The document outlines the pattern for a type of poem called a diamant, which follows a strict 7-line structure. Line 1 introduces the first topic as a noun. Line 2 provides two adjectives describing the topic. Lines 3 and 5 each contain three verbs in gerund form. Line 4 lists four nouns, with the first two related to the first topic and the last two introducing a second topic. Line 6 gives two adjectives. Line 7 closes with the second topic as a noun. The poem's quality is measured by adhering to the pattern, word choice, variety, and smooth transition between topics.
The document outlines the pattern for a type of poem called a diamant, which follows a strict 7-line structure. Line 1 introduces the first topic as a noun. Line 2 provides two adjectives describing the topic. Lines 3 and 5 each contain three verbs in gerund form. Line 4 lists four nouns, with the first two related to the first topic and the last two introducing a second topic. Line 6 gives two adjectives. Line 7 closes with the second topic as a noun. The poem's quality is measured by adhering to the pattern, word choice, variety, and smooth transition between topics.