Repetition

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Repetition

• Repetition of a sound, syllable, word, phrase,
  line, stanza, or metrical pattern is a basic
  unifying device in all poetry.
• As a unifying device repetition is found
  extensively in free verse
• Helps to distinguish free verse from prose

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Items found around your home Items found in your yard
Items found in your neighborhood Names of relatives (especially ones who link to your past)
Names of food or dishes that make you think of your family Your favorite objects or places
Your favorite hobbies or something you enjoy doing after school Your favorite music
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• Where Im From 
• I am from_________________________________________
  _________________________________________________
• (a specific item that is special to you in your
  home/room)
•  from_____________________________________________
  _________________________________________________
• (two objects or places that have been important
  to you growing up Ex a blanket, a stuffed
  animal, the movie theater, ice cream shop, skate
  park)
•  I am from________________________________________
  __________________________________________________
  ____
• (a phrase that describes that object or your
  favorite place)
•  and______________________________________________
  _________________________________________________
• (another phrase that describes that object or
  your favorite place)
•  I am from________________________________________
  __________________________________________________
  
• (name a plant, tree, flower or natural item that
  stands out in your mind or is significant to you
  Ex it could be your favorite flower, a tree you
  always climb or sit under, a bush you remember
  from your favorite park)
•  whose____________________________________________
  _________________________________________________
• (personify the natural item from the previous
  line)
•  I am from________________________________________
  __________________________________________________
  
• (list your favorite sport or sports team)
•  and______________________________________________
  _________________________________________________
• (list your favorite type of music or a favorite
  song)
•  I am from________________________________________
  __________________________________________________
  
• (your favorite hobby or something you like to do
  after school)

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Where Im From By Ms. Kummernes

• I am from polar bear rugs
• From soft blankets and notebooks filled with
  lists.
• I am from I need to find my other to-do list
• And Do you need a blanket? I have plenty in the
  closet.
• I am from a maple tree
• Whose lush green leaves danced in the wind.
• I am from watching my brothers volleyball
  matches
• And any song that elicits a strong memory .
• I am from curling up with hot chocolate and a
  favorite book.
• I am from Piedmont Park.
• From the Thai restaurant across the street.
• I am from Susie and Ilse
• And from Do you know where we are, girls? Were
  right here.
• I am from cucumber salad and cauliflower sauce.
• I am from those moments spent during Maryland
  summers, catching fireflies
• with my grandfather.

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Where Im From By Mrs. Todd

• I am from stacks of stuff that cant be put
  away.
• From Muffy Bears and original Nintendo.
• I am from Barbie Dolls and tents in the backyard.
• I am from Sunday morning breakfast at Stone
  Mountain.
• I am from our own Pride Rock.
• Holding us safe while we had a picnic.
• I am from Buffalo Bills and Atlanta Braves to
  Florida Gators.
• I am from 311, Sublime, and cheesy pop music.
• I am from gymnastics and long phone calls with
  friends.
• I am from long, hot walks to Northlake Mall.
• I am from Sparky, Black Paw, White Paw, Sugar
  Paw, and Smokey Paw.
• I am from Nicolatos and Howard.
• From Didnt you just see her at school? and
  You should never have anything but an A in
  conduct.
• I am from Macaroni and Cheese with Tuna Fish and
  Happy Meals on the kitchen floor.
• I am from the moments where organized chaos was
  home.