What Is a Poetic Device?

Poetic devices are the tools that poets use when writing poems. These devices help the poet to express their ideas in an imaginative and meaningful way. Poets will usually choose to use a particular poetic device to achieve a specific effect.

Introduce your students to poetic devices and the role they play in poetry with this engaging and comprehensive slide deck. Our teacher team designed this detailed teaching resource to help students explore and understand five of the most commonly used poetic devices. Each device is explained in detail, and a carefully selected example poem illustrates how the device is used in context, making abstract concepts more tangible and engaging.

The poetic devices explored in this presentation are:

• Rhyme
• Rhythm
• Sound Play
• Word Play
• Imagery

Enhance Student Learning with Poetic Device Examples

This slide deck has been designed to help your students understand and appreciate the key techniques poets use to create powerful and memorable works. Here’s how it will enhance your students’ learning:

1. Comprehensive Overview of Key Devices – Each slide provides a clear and concise explanation of the featured poetic device, giving students a solid foundation in understanding how these techniques contribute to a poem’s overall effect. 
2. Real-World Examples – The presentation includes real poems annotated to highlight how each poetic device is used effectively. By seeing these devices in action, students can better grasp how poets use these devices to enhance their work.
3. Visually Engaging Slides – With age-appropriate, visually appealing slides that use colors, images and graphics to reinforce concepts, this resource helps students stay focused and engaged throughout the presentation. 

Whether you’re introducing poetry to younger learners or deepening the knowledge of more advanced students, this presentation provides the perfect balance of explanation and example, making poetry more accessible to your students.

Download This Poetic Devices Slide Deck

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Project the resource onto your screen and work through the slides as a class for a paperless poetry lesson!

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