Let's say, hypothetically,…

…that your housecaught on fire.

Luckily, your family and your pets are all safely outside and out of harm's way. 

On a blank piece of paper, answer the following questions:

1.Before leaving the house, what would be the first five things you would grab?

2.What are the top three places that you would want to go to escape?

3.What three people would be there to help you take your mind off the tragedy?  

Poetry

What is an ode?A poem written to praise of a person, place, or ordinary object.

What’s an ode about?• The subject of an ode is typically a noun.

A Bit of History• Ancient Greeks and Romans: celebration of

great athletes, memorable events and magnificent places.

What’s special about odes?

“Simple” Subjects/Topics

• They’re about every day objects, people, and places that we don’t usually give glory or honor to.

Use Creativity to Elevate

• Use imagery, metaphors, and similes to explore the object's potential glory.

• Personification is often found in odes.

• Word choice plays a role, too. –Choose words with positive

connotations!

Keep it Serious• Even if the subject is funny, the

tone is typically serious.

What’s in a Name?• The word “Ode” is almost

always in the title.

Hyperbole• Hyperbole highlights the object’s value.• It can be overdone, and you can lose the

trust of your audience.• Be careful not to stretch the truth too much.

More than Just Praise• They typically make a statement

about their subjects

Example“Ode to My Socks”

Look for use of imagery, metaphors, similes, word choice, tone, and

hyperbole to show praise.