An opposite poem is a type of poem where each line reflects the opposite of the preceding line. This structure creates a continuous contrast throughout the poem, highlighting the differences between ideas or emotions. Opposite poems can be a creative way to explore juxtaposition and duality in writing.
John Milton, for his M.A. Vivovaci, had to write poems praising two exactly opposite things. He chose to praise the Night and the Day. His poem praising the day was L'Allegro which means 'the cheerful man' and his poem praising the night was Il Penseroso which means 'the thoughtful man.' These two poems, though written while a student for his M.A. examination, are masterpieces in English poetry. It can be deducted from their lines that the great theme for the Paradise Lost was developed from them in those very early years.
You think of a topic that is opposite.......and start writing......sometimes you have to think of something corny that rhymes and it makes it sound cute and ridiculous at the same time!
Example:
What is the opposite of light?
A dark and stormy night.
A dark pool of oil.
Or food that's spoiled.
poem opposite words
There isn't an exact opposite, but a drain might be a good approximate opposite if you are using it for a poem or a project.
An antonym diamante poem is a poem written in the diamond shape format that contrasts two opposite concepts or words in each line. The poem typically starts with the first concept or word at the top, transitions in the middle to the opposite concept or word, and then concludes with the first concept or word at the bottom.
A diamante poem is a form of poetry that follows a diamond shape. It typically consists of seven lines with a specific structure: a one-word subject, two adjectives about the subject, three action verbs related to the subject, a four-word phrase contrasting the subject, three action verbs related to the opposite subject, two adjectives describing the opposite subject, and a one-word opposite subject.
A poem that is written in unbroken lines like pros
"No Difference" by Shel Silverstein is a free verse poem that contrasts and highlights the similarities and differences between two seemingly opposite things, showing that despite their disparities, they are essentially the same in essence. The poem uses simple language and playful imagery to convey a deeper message about perception and perspective.
The short poem Some Opposites (1994?) examines how we consider words to be opposites, either from their different traits or as seen from a different perspective.For example, the opposite of a doughnut could be simply a cookie, which seems to have a large hole "around it" rather than inside it.(*there is a related link to the poem below)
There is an old poem which begins Sunday's child is full of grace. According to the same poem, Thursday's child has far to go. Astrologically a person born on a Thursday, which is the planet ruled by Jupiter is generous and jovial or to the opposite perhaps conceited and fanatical.
a poem about a poem.
Figurative art depicts something, e.g. a person, a landscape, a still life, etc. The opposite is non-figurative, consisting of shapes and colors not depicting anything.
It is a poem which tells you that you can't write a poem. :)
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