Prompt: Is rap a form of poetry? Why or why not? Support your answer with evidence.
I think that rap is a form of poetry because both of them have a repeated rhythm. Plus, often in poetry and rap the word of the last stanza rhymes with another word that’s the last one in a stanza. Rap to me is like a more upbeat version of poetry. The writing styles of both are very similar. They also both have a rhythm patterns. For example, a pattern for rap and poetry could be ABAB form. This means that the ending word of both A sentences will rhyme, and the ending word of both B sentences will rhyme. Some poems have actually been turned into rap songs. On this website is a list of raps that were first poems.
HEY TRINITY!!!!
Star: I love you picture thingy.
Wish: I wish you would have given an example of rap and poems.
Wonder:I wonder why I don’t have a wonder
From Kaylie
Bye
Thanks Kaylie. I will try to remember to give an example for another post like this.
Hi Trinity!
Star: I like that you had the ABAB example.
Wish: I wish I had a wish.
Wonder: I wonder if you are interested in poems or rap better?
-Karis 🙂
Thanks Karis. I think I’m interested in rap better. Poems can be confusing sometimes.
Star: I agree with your statement and I love how short and easy it was to read!
Wish: I wish I had a wish
Wonder: I wonder if some rappers excelled in literature?
-Gwen Varley
Thanks Gwen. That’s a good wonder. I would think they excel in literature, but I’m not sure.
Hi Trinity
I love how descriptive you were.
I wish you would’ve talked more about A and B patterns. I remember learning about it in Mrs. Opdykes AM 5th grade class.
I wonder if you remember too???
Happy blogging!
Alex
Thanks Alex! I do remember a little bit. I also think we talked about it with Mr. Lewis when we attempted our math raps.