Q&A for How to Write an Acrostic Poem

Think about what "appreciation" means to you. Note down words that are synonymous to appreciation or are linked to it. Then, pick specific ideas and put them together. Next, edit your writing and make it better. Remember to use figurative language.

Think of all of the things you like about them and their good qualities. Write them down and see if you can fit those ideas in your poem.

No, but you can add commas if you want to.

The following is a random suggestion based on my impressions from snow in winter. The cold season, the winter tide, cold, chill, opposite of summer, The long night (In reference to Antarctica). White. Innocent. Night. Timid. Enjoyable. Refreshing.

Try it for yourself. For example: Gravity is what keeps us down Running without looking a clown Ambling about and slowly around Veering gently toward the ground Idling quietly wherever we're found Thrilled to stay put when we're housebound Yelling happily that space is so profound.

Yes, they can, as long as the phrase makes sense.

You could choose objects or images that remind you of school and use sensory details (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell) to describe how these objects affect or inspire you. Another idea is to write an acrostic poem, using each letter in the word "school" to start the first word of a line or verse related to your day at school. This poem would have six lines or verses, as there are six letters in "school."

You can start your poem by stating what it is about or with a single word, as long as it begins with the first letter of the word you want your poem to spell out.

In an acrostic poem, write the word vertically on the page. Each line of the poem should begin with the corresponding letter. For "Zahra," start your first line with Z, your second line with A, and so on. The lines do not need to rhyme, but consider making them similar in length or rhythm. The key rule is that each line begins with the corresponding letter of your word.

Yes, for acrostic poems you write a word vertically and create sentences starting with each letter of the word.

Yes, in an acrostic poem, each letter of the main word starts a new word or sentence.

An acrostic poem is created by taking a word or name and starting each line of the poem with the corresponding letter of that word or name. The first line begins with the first letter, the second line with the second letter, and so on, so that when the poem is complete, the word or name can be read vertically from the first letters of the lines.

Here is a rhyming acrostic about a phone: Peppered with notifications, how many of those do you need? One or two would cause less detestation, but now you have two hundred and three. Enough, now, stop your ceaseless beeping at me!

Use MS word or Google Docs to type it and send it to your printer or to your PC for further editing. It is good for writing poetry on the move.

Of course! Many poems end with questions or have a question as the main theme. How you choose to end your acrostic poem is up to you.

There's no rule about that. It can be as long or as short as you like! It just depends on the word or phrase you choose.

Yes, they can. Acrostic poems can be written with question marks, as well as most types of punctuation.

Absolutely! Ellipses can be used to build suspense, or to indicate a pause in the story line, or a verbal pause if being spoken.

Think of words that describe the person. Think of an adjective, such as "nice". Then, think of ways to elaborate on the adjective. You write these details for each letter of the adjective you chose. N can be for "Never says mean things to anyone", I can be "Incredibly helpful to me", C can be "Can help with many things like homework", and E can be "Eager to help their friends".

Example: Sounds of birds chirping (for S), Petals of nice smelling flowers (for P), Raindrops occasionally jumping from the sky (for R), Icicles nowhere to be seen (for I), Nests of birds containing eggs (for N), Giving everyone the peace and tranquility they need, spring is amazing.

Use each letter of your name and think of something that starts with it. "A" could be for "Amazing", "I" could be for "Incredible at biology", "S" could be for "Superb", etc.

Yes, as long as you can get a suitable word for your topic. It should also be quite detailed!

Bring a fun spin into it. Give them something to remember about it! Don't bore them... maybe write a definition for acrostic in a acrostic poem. Like maybe... -Awesome -Creative - Respectful - Opinionated - Simple - Thankful. And so on! Describe what a acrostic can really be.

Acrostic poems may or may not rhyme, so it's up to you whether or not you want your acrostic poem to rhyme.

Make it about sunshine and the season summer because it Shinee sounds like shine and that is similar to sunshine and that is similar to the sun and the sun is similar to shining.