How to Write a Diamante
Let the first line in the poem be a single word., Follow with two adjectives in the second line of the poem., Put three participles (verbs) in the third line of the poem., Fit in four nouns, or a larger phrase, in the fourth line., Choose three more...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Let the first line in the poem be a single word.
Start off with either a noun or a pronoun, like "Home" and let the first word describe what you want to talk about for the next two or three lines. , If your diamante started off with "Home," you might choose two adjectives like "safe" and "warm." These adjectives describe feelings associated with home. , Participles are verbs that end in
-ing, like "relaxing," "sleeping," and "playing."
You can do the fourth line of a diamante in two different ways:
Four nouns: "security," "food," "comfort," and "repairs." A phrase or two that's longer than the next biggest line: "There's no place like home."
Choose whether you want your diamante to be a synonym or an antonym poem.
A "synonym" means another word meaning the same thing.
An "antonym" means another word meaning the opposite of the word.
Synonym participles: "living," "breathing," "being." Antonym participles: "bustling," "grating," "tiring."
Again, if your diamante is going to be an antonym poem, you want to choose adjectives that describe the opposite of the first word.
Adjectives like "stressful" and "sleepless" might work. , If you were writing an antonym diamante and started off with "home," your last word might be "city." -
Step 2: Follow with two adjectives in the second line of the poem.
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Step 3: Put three participles (verbs) in the third line of the poem.
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Step 4: Fit in four nouns
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Step 5: or a larger phrase
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Step 6: in the fourth line.
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Step 7: Choose three more participles.
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Step 8: Choose two more adjectives.
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Step 9: Finish your diamante with a final noun.
Detailed Guide
Start off with either a noun or a pronoun, like "Home" and let the first word describe what you want to talk about for the next two or three lines. , If your diamante started off with "Home," you might choose two adjectives like "safe" and "warm." These adjectives describe feelings associated with home. , Participles are verbs that end in
-ing, like "relaxing," "sleeping," and "playing."
You can do the fourth line of a diamante in two different ways:
Four nouns: "security," "food," "comfort," and "repairs." A phrase or two that's longer than the next biggest line: "There's no place like home."
Choose whether you want your diamante to be a synonym or an antonym poem.
A "synonym" means another word meaning the same thing.
An "antonym" means another word meaning the opposite of the word.
Synonym participles: "living," "breathing," "being." Antonym participles: "bustling," "grating," "tiring."
Again, if your diamante is going to be an antonym poem, you want to choose adjectives that describe the opposite of the first word.
Adjectives like "stressful" and "sleepless" might work. , If you were writing an antonym diamante and started off with "home," your last word might be "city."
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