This site is a great way to introduce writers to poetry. It provides a great basis to begin writing a poem. Answer the following questions: What is a poem, according to The Concise Oxford Dictionary? What is the first task in becoming a poet?

Provides valuable writing tips and information for writers of poetry. Answer the following questions: What type of poem is described as short, usually witty poems? What is the first thing you need for writing a Villanelle poem? What is the oldest form of poetry and is the main vehicle for stories and songs? What form of poetry is written in exactly 14 lines?

Provides steps on how to get started on writing your poem and offers beneficial tips. Answer the follwing question: What is the correct order to write a poem, according to Lisa Tote?

Gives in-depth information on numerous topics and specifically on poetry. Provides guides for writers and writing skills. Answer the following questions: What is defined as the basic unit of spoken speech? Latin is referred to as what type of language? English is referred to as what type of language? What is it called when the vowel sound in the unstressed article is the same as that in the first syllable of the word?

This is a very clear, concise site that is straight to the point, providing definitions and examples for different types of poetry. Answer the following questions: What aret he seven most popular types of poetry? What is a limerick? What is an acrostic poem? What is a cinquain?

This site gives definitions and examples of similes and metaphors and information on choosing to use either a simile or metaphor. Answer the following questions? What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor? How are they alike?