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A diamante is an unrhymed seven-line poem. The first and last lines are one word, while the lines in the middle are longer, giving the poem a diamond shape. This type of poem typically finishes with a synonym or antonym. Rules for a diamante:


  • The first and last lines are one word 
  • The second and sixth lines are two words
  • The third and fifth lines are three words
  • The fourth line is four words
  • Lines 1, 4, and 7 are nouns
  • Lines 2 and 6 are adjectives
  • Lines 3 and 5 are verbs

Hair

Curly, bouncy

Washing, combing, brushing

Barrettes, headbands, ribbons, scarves

Braiding, styling, twirling

Shiny, sleek

Wig

House

Stately, modest

Buying, selling, living

Bricks, stones, wood, stucco

Cleaning, fixing, replacing

Shabby, fancy

Home

Dark

Scary, unknown

Wandering, adjusting, hearing

Nights, thoughts...days, skies

Seeing, recovering, recognizing

Bright, sunny

Light

Pillow

Soft, cozy

Sleeping, napping, dreaming

Hammock, bed, couch, chair

Snoozing, drooling, resting

Round, puffy

Cushion

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