Write a Definition Poem that is modeled after one of the Definition Poems in The Crossover. To earn full credit make sure your poem: 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

Answer 1

Title: En-thu-si-as-tic / en-ˌthü-zē-ˈa-stik / adjective

Enthusiastic,
Full of energy and excitement,
Driven by passion and zeal,
Eager, eager for life.

As in:
As enthusiastic as a child on Christmas morning,
Bubbling over with joy and anticipation,
Ready to embrace every new experience,
Enthusiastic for what the future holds.

As in:
As enthusiastic as a puppy chasing a ball,
Bouncing and leaping with unrestrained happiness,
Fueled by a boundless love for play,
Enthusiastic for the simple pleasures of life.

As in:
As enthusiastic as a dancer on stage,
Moving with grace and precision,
Lost in the rhythm of the music,
Enthusiastic for the art of expression.

Enthusiastic,
A spark that ignites the soul,
A force that propels us forward,
A light that shines in the darkness.