Meaning & use
a definition poem
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Meaning
nouncountabletechnical
a poem that explains or describes what something is, often using a repeated pattern or formula
Grammar: Countable: a definition poem, two definition poems.
Patterns
- a definition poem about something
- write a definition poem
The teacher asked us to write a definition poem about friendship.
A definition poem often starts with 'A friend is...' and repeats that line.
Her definition poem about the ocean used vivid imagery.
Word forms
| plural | definition poems |
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Common combinations
- write a definition poem
- For homework, we had to write a definition poem about a season.
- a definition poem about
- He read a definition poem about courage.
- definition poem structure
- The definition poem structure uses repeated lines to build meaning.
Synonyms and how they differ
- formula poem
- A formula poem follows a set pattern; a definition poem specifically defines a concept, though the two overlap.
Word family
- definition noun
- a statement that explains the meaning of a word or concept
- poem noun
- a piece of writing in verse
Commonly confused: a definition poem or definition?
a definition poem vs definition
A definition is a plain explanation; a definition poem presents that explanation in poetic form.
Practice
What is a definition poem?
Choose one answer.
A definition poem explains or describes a concept, often with a repeated pattern. It does not have to tell a story or rhyme.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “a definition poem”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.