How to Write a Biopoem
In the first line, use the person’s first name., Next, add four words describing the person., In the third line, include an important relationship., In the fourth line, add a couple of things the person appreciated or loved., For the fifth line...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: In the first line
For example: “Abraham”. -
Step 2: use the person’s first name.
For example: “Fierce unyielding brave tall”. , For example: “Son of Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks Lincoln, husband of Mary Lincoln”. , It can be people, as well.
For example: “Lover of freedom, tall hats, and good speeches”. , For example: “Who felt patriotism for his country and who felt grief at a divided nation”. , For example: “Who feared what would become of a divided country, feared the south would win, feared the costs of war”. , For example: “Who issued the Emancipation Proclamation and who won the Civil War”. , For example: “Who wanted to see the nation whole again”. , For example. “Born in Kentucky, died at Ford’s Theater in Washington, DC”. , For example: “Lincoln”. , The finished poem should look something like the one below: “Abraham Fierce unyielding brave tall Son of Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks Lincoln, husband of Mary Lincoln Lover of freedom, tall hats, and good speeches Who felt patriotism for his country and who felt grief at a divided nation Who feared what would become of a divided country, feared the south would win, feared the costs of war Who issued the Emancipation Proclamation and who won the Civil War Who wanted to see the nation whole again Born in Kentucky, died at Ford’s Theater in Washington, DC Lincoln"
Then try to incorporate these characteristics into the poem.
For instance, instead of just saying “Lover of animals,” you could put, “Who loves her 3 orange tabbies to pieces.” In other words, be specific. , Use words that best represent the person you are describing.
Choose strong, vibrant words to describe them and what they love.
Don’t use slang unless the person used that type of slang themselves. , Use double spacing, as it will help each line stand out.
Use present tense if the person is still alive, but past tense if the person has died. -
Step 3: add four words describing the person.
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Step 4: In the third line
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Step 5: include an important relationship.
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Step 6: In the fourth line
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Step 7: add a couple of things the person appreciated or loved.
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Step 8: For the fifth line
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Step 9: write about feelings that person had in his or her lifetime.
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Step 10: In the sixth line
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Step 11: use three fears the person had.
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Step 12: For the seventh line
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Step 13: list the person’s accomplishments.
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Step 14: In the eighth line
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Step 15: talk about what the person wants to see happen.
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Step 16: Devote the ninth line to the places he person lived.
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Step 17: For the last line
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Step 18: simply add the person’s last name.
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Step 19: Put it all together.
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Step 20: Think about what characteristics make a person unique.
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Step 21: Choose words appropriate to the person.
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Step 22: Format the poem correctly.
Detailed Guide
For example: “Abraham”.
For example: “Fierce unyielding brave tall”. , For example: “Son of Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks Lincoln, husband of Mary Lincoln”. , It can be people, as well.
For example: “Lover of freedom, tall hats, and good speeches”. , For example: “Who felt patriotism for his country and who felt grief at a divided nation”. , For example: “Who feared what would become of a divided country, feared the south would win, feared the costs of war”. , For example: “Who issued the Emancipation Proclamation and who won the Civil War”. , For example: “Who wanted to see the nation whole again”. , For example. “Born in Kentucky, died at Ford’s Theater in Washington, DC”. , For example: “Lincoln”. , The finished poem should look something like the one below: “Abraham Fierce unyielding brave tall Son of Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks Lincoln, husband of Mary Lincoln Lover of freedom, tall hats, and good speeches Who felt patriotism for his country and who felt grief at a divided nation Who feared what would become of a divided country, feared the south would win, feared the costs of war Who issued the Emancipation Proclamation and who won the Civil War Who wanted to see the nation whole again Born in Kentucky, died at Ford’s Theater in Washington, DC Lincoln"
Then try to incorporate these characteristics into the poem.
For instance, instead of just saying “Lover of animals,” you could put, “Who loves her 3 orange tabbies to pieces.” In other words, be specific. , Use words that best represent the person you are describing.
Choose strong, vibrant words to describe them and what they love.
Don’t use slang unless the person used that type of slang themselves. , Use double spacing, as it will help each line stand out.
Use present tense if the person is still alive, but past tense if the person has died.
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