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• has a title that breaks the word into syllables and provides the pronunciation and part of speech (4 points)
• has 4 stanzas (remember, stanza is to poem as paragraph is to essay) (4 points)
• Stanza 1 includes the definition of the word
• Stanzas 2-4 begin with As in: and provide clear examples
• tells a story (1 point)
• uses descriptive or figurative language (1 point)
Definition word is consequences Include the definition of the word

Answer 1

Con-sequenc-es
[kon-si-kwens-iz]
Noun

Consequences are the results or effects of an action or decision made. They can be positive or negative, but they always follow from a choice that was made.

As in:
As in a game of basketball,
Missing your shot can lead to losing the game.
Consequences of not practicing enough,
Can result in a loss that feels like a shame.

As in:
As in a relationship that's strained,
A hurtful word can cause a lasting scar.
Consequences of not being kind or understanding,
Can tear two hearts apart from near to far.

As in:
As in a student who doesn't study,
Failing a test can bring disappointment and regret.
Consequences of not putting in the effort,
Can lead to consequences that are hard to forget.

In life, we must remember,
Every choice we make has a consequence.
It's important to think before we act,
To avoid outcomes that don't make sense.