Cinquain
Five lines
Each one longer
And longer than the next
Describing moments in detail
Then Ends
- A cinquain is a five line poem.
- The first line is usually the subject.
- The second and third lines are often made up of adjectives and verbs describing the subject.
- The fourth line is usually a phrase commenting on the topic.
- The fifth line is usually a synonym for the subject given in light of the description.
- The lines follow the ration 1:2:3:4:1, which can refer to words, syllables, or stress patterns.
Didactic Cinquain
First, choose a subject. The subject is what the poem is about. In a cinquain, the subject is usually stated in the first line.
Next, choose two adjectives (line two) and three verbs ending in -ing (line three) that describe the subject. Think of a four-word phrase to comment on the subject (line four).
Lastly, think of one word to replace the subject--usually a synonym.
- Choose a subject.
- Write two adjectives to describe the subject.
- Write three verbs with -ing about what it does.
- Write a phrase about the subject.
- Rename the subject (a synonym).
Subject
Adjective, Adjective
Verb +ing, Verb +ing, Verb +ing
A four word phrase commenting on the subject