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)
Definition word is consequences

Answer 1

con·se·quen·ces
/ˈkänsikwənsəz/
noun

As in:
As in a line of dominos falling one after the other,
Consequences are the ripple effect of our actions,
Each choice leading to a reaction,
Building upon one another in an endless chain.

As in:
As in a student skipping class to hang out with friends,
Consequences may mean missing important information,
Falling behind in assignments,
And risking failing the class.

As in:
As in a driver ignoring a stop sign,
Consequences could result in a car accident,
Damaging property, injuring themselves or others,
And facing legal repercussions.

As in:
As in a person telling a lie to cover up a mistake,
Consequences may include losing trust and credibility,
Creating a web of deceit that is hard to unravel,
And damaging relationships beyond repair.

In life, consequences are the aftermath of our choices,
A reminder that every action has a reaction,
And the impact of our decisions can shape our future,
For better or for worse.