Poem: ‘The Red Beast’

Overview:

A poem titled ‘The Red Beast’, incorporating a variety of poetic devices such as personification, rhyme, similes and metaphors. Written for students in the middle and upper years.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify and understand different poetic devices, including personification, rhyme, similes, and metaphors.
• Analyse how poetic devices enhance the meaning and imagery of a poem.
• Develop skills in interpreting and creating poetry using diverse literary techniques.

How the Poem Works:

‘The Red Beast’ is a poem that uses personification, similes, metaphors, and rhyme to describe a bushfire in a vivid way. Students can use this poem to explore how each device adds depth and emotion. This resource provides an opportunity for students to analyse and appreciate the effect of poetic devices while developing their own creative writing skills through examples.