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

Question

• 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

Af-fec-tion
(af-fek-shun), noun

Love that flows like a river
Binding hearts with invisible threads
Warmth that lingers like a hug
Deep connection, unbreakable bond

As in: a mother tucking in her child
As in: sweet kisses shared between lovers
As in: a dog wagging its tail in joy
As in: friends laughing until tears fall

In every act of kindness
In every shared moment of joy
Affection weaves its magic
Creating memories that never fade

So cherish those you hold dear
For affection is a precious gift
That fills our lives with meaning
And brings us closer together.