POETRY - Clerihew

**dragonweaver**

As one of your prefects, I'm stepping up and opening a new assignment

PART 1:

- Who invented clerihews? (4pts)
- What do they do? (4pts)
- how long is a clerihew? (4pts)
- what is it's rhyming structure? (4pts)

PART 2:

Write 2 cleriews!
- one about an HP character
- one about anyone else
(40pts)

PART 3:

How would you explain to someone how to write a clerihew? Explain each step and how to write each line.
(24pts)

BONUS:

Make a graphic about one of your clerihews in Part 2 with your poem somewhere on the graphic
(20pts)

Total Points: 100

Cite any sources you used!

**Just_Ginny**

PART 1:

- Who invented clerihews? (2pts)

Edmund Clerihew Bentley, while he was a student

- What do they do? (2pts)

Shows the subject in an unusual point of view, with garbled and over simplified explanation.

- how long is a clerihew? (2pts)

Four lines. The first is usually the subjects name, and the last two are typically longer than the first two.

- what is it's rhyming structure? (2pts)

AABB, that is, the first two lines rhyme with eachother, and the second two lines rhyme with each other.

PART 2:

Write 2 cleriews!
- one about an HP character
- one about anyone else
(20pts)

Nymphadora Tonks
Injured herself in a mess of whacks and bonks.
While tripping and falling, all in good fun
We must wonder...will this trait be passed on to her young, infant son?

Bella Swan
Lost herself while Edward was gone.
As soon as she got out of her bed
Her only comfort was a voice in her head

PART 3:

How would you explain to someone how to write a clerihew?
Explain each step and how to write each line.
(12pts)

The first line is typically the subject's name.

Sirius Black

The next line is usually short, and always rhymes with the first.

Through his family tree out of whack.

The third line will be longer than the first two.

This would cause his mother to have all kinds of fits

The fourth line is about as long as the third, and rhymes with the third as well.

Luckily, shutting the curtain on her provided a quick fix.

And in the end we have:

Sirius Black
Through his family tree out of whack.
This would cause his mother to have all kinds of fits.
Luckily, shutting the curtain on her provided a quick fix.

BONUS:

make a graphic about one of your clerihews in Part 2 with your poem somewhere on the graphic
(10pts)

Total Points: 40
Plus Bonus: 50

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I noticed how beautiful the sky was the other day and then I realized it's because you're up there.
RIP Holly

**Dancingsunset**

PART 1:

- Who invented clerihews? (2pts)

A man by the name of Edmund Clerihew Bentley

- What do they do? (2pts)

It is a very specific kind of short biographical humorous verse.

- how long is a clerihew? (2pts)

It has four lines of irregular length (for comic effect); the third and fourth lines are usually longer than the first two

- what is it's rhyming structure? (2pts)

AABB where the first two lines rhyme and the third and forth line rhymes

PART 2:

Write 2 cleriews!
- one about an HP character
- one about anyone else
(20pts)

Dobby the house-elf
Was quiet content to be himself
He wore many socks, he wore many hats
and his ears, well lets just say were just like a bats!

Vanessa Carlton-Singer
She was quiet the winger
A piano she has she plays it well
and her songs are great and swell

PART 3:

How would you explain to someone how to write a clerihew?
Explain each step and how to write each line.
(12pts)

Clerihews have just a few simple rules:

-They are four lines long.
-The first and second lines rhyme with each other, and the third and fourth lines rhyme with each other.
-A clerihew should be funny.

The first line states the subject

Our art Teacher Mr. Shaw

The second line is the same lenght as the first and rhymes with it

Really knows how to draw

The third line should say some thin about that person or thing

But his awful paintings

the Fourth line will be the same lenght as the thrid line and rhymes with it

Have caused many faintings.

So you end up with

Our art teacher, Mr. Shaw,
Really knows how to draw.
But his awful paintings
Have caused many faintings.

BONUS:

make a graphic about one of your clerihews in Part 2 with your poem somewhere on the graphic
(10pts)

Total Points: 40
Plus Bonus: 50

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Quando la vita La trova in giù...si svegli di nuovo

RIP Holly, we will never forget you

**hppamela**

Part one

*The clerihew was invented Edmund Clerihew Bentley.
*They are intended to describe or talk about a person in a comical way.
*A clerihew is a 4-line poem.
*Its rhyming scheme is aabb--first two lines rhyme and second two lines rhyme.

Part two
2 poems

A girl in my year, Lavender Brown.
Frequently makes all of us frown.
She was always a bit of a ditz,
But when Ron dated her she lost her wits.

My mother's name is Richelle.
Her story is funny to tell.
She was always scared of bees and ants,
And whenever one came near her, she did a little dance.

Part Three

A clerihew is one of the simplest poems one can write. There is no need to worry about rhythm or counting syllables or words. It is a four line poem that is intended to describe a person in a comical manner.

Start with the first line. At the end of this line you will introduce the name of the subject.

I once knew a boy named Jim.

Then you'll proceed to the second line. This should rhyme with the first line.

Everyone really seemed to like him

The next two lines rhyme with each other and typically would include the punchline, if you will. The end result would be something like this:

I once knew a boy named Jim.
Everyone seemed to really like him.
He was really good at playing ball,
But he just couldn't do math at all.

:edit: It just occured to me that I forgot to include my sources (thankfully I know where I got my info.)

source: http://www.gigglepoetry.com/poetryclass/clerihew.htm

**alidatevy**

PART 1:

- Who invented clerihews? (2pts)
E.C. Bentley
- What do they do? (2pts)
they descibe a person in a way that is like 'making fun of them' but it is mostly for descibing people in a funny way
- how long is a clerihew? (2pts)
4 lines
- what is it's rhyming structure? (2pts)
AABB

PART 2:

Write 2 cleriews!
- one about an HP character
The enemy of Harry Potter
Was a cheming plotter
I can't tell you what he's called;I'd be ashamed
To name "he who must no be named"

- one about anyone else
Hilary Clinton
Is getting all smitten
Since she is the first female to run
But I don't know if she will have won

(20pts)

PART 3:

How would you explain to someone how to write a clerihew? Explain each step and how to write each line.
(12pts)

First Line – the name of the person is on the first line, or a reference to it

The enemy of Harry Potter

Second Line – rhyme with the first line
Was a scheming plotter

Third and Fourth Line – Describe or poke fun at the person

I can’t tell you what he’s called; I’d be ashamed
To name “he who must not be named.”

BONUS:
make a graphic about one of your clerihews in Part 2 with your poem somewhere on the graphic
(10pts)

Total Points: 40
Plus Bonus: 50

Sources
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clerihew#Structure_and_style

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made by herbaceoustraitorous

**Snape_Luffer**

PART 1:

- Who invented clerihews? (2pts)
Mr. Bentley

- What do they do? (2pts)
make a small statement about someone

- how long is a clerihew? (2pts)
four lines

- what is it's rhyming structure? (2pts)
AABB, the first two lines rhyme, then the second two lines rhyme

PART 2:

Write 2 cleriews!
- one about an HP character
- one about anyone else
(20pts)

Luna Lovegood
Never quite could
Make up her mind
and was far to kind

Jasper Hale
Is absolutely the cutest male
A girl could ever ever get her hands on
Even though her almost killed Bella Swan

PART 3:

How would you explain to someone how to write a clerihew?
Explain each step and how to write each line.
(12pts)

I would tell them to just think of somebody. For example, if Snape came to your mind, you would probably think about his greasy black hair, or maybe that he is the potions master, or possibly even that he was a death eater. After you ponder for a second, try to think of words that rhyme. Another example, black rhymes with a few things, like snack, back, sack, lack. Also, you could try something like this.

Severus Snape
Wore a long, black cape

Now all that is let is the last two lines. Easy, huh?

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**Herbaceoustraitorous**

PART 1:

Who invented clerihews? (2pts)
Edmund Clerihew Bentley

What do they do? (2pts)
They are a biographical humorous verse.

How long is a clerihew? (2pts)
Normally four lines in length. The third and fourth lines are usually longer.

What is its rhyming structure? (2pts)
AABB. The first two lines rhyme and then the last two rhyme.

PART 2:

Write 2 cleriews!
- one about an HP character
- one about anyone else
(20pts)

Hermione Granger
She has puffy hair and a smart brain,
She knew a History of Hogwarts before she got on the train,
Using Wit and Talent,
She became very valiant.

Superman
Superman could fly and soar,
As Clark Kent he was such a boar,
Using his powers to fight for good,
Just the way his father said he should.

PART 3:

How would you explain to someone how to write a clerihew?
Explain each step and how to write each line.
(12pts)

It has to be 4 lines in length with the first two lines and the last two lines to rhyme. Its easier if you start with one line and work on a rhyme for the last word then continue with your next one. Sometimes you might have to go back and try to fix the first line to rhyme the second. This is ok as it is a learning process and soon you will be better at it then me.

BONUS:

make a graphic about one of your clerihews in Part 2 with your poem somewhere on the graphic
(10pts)

Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clerihew

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**stephy**

PART 1:

- Who invented clerihews?

Edmund Clerihew Bentley

- What do they do?

They describe what every the writer is talking about in a sometimes humorous way.

- how long is a clerihew?

two couplets long

- what is it's rhyming structure?

The first two lines rhyme and then the second lines two rhyme.

PART 2:
Write 2 cleriews!
- one about an HP character
- one about anyone else

HP Character
Luna Lovegood had a buck
That fell into some muck
She said ‘Oh No The Canway’
Which comes and eat hay

One about Me
Stephy loved the internet
And she did have a fret
When the power went out
And all day she went and pout

PART 3:
How would you explain to someone how to write a clerihew?
Explain each step and how to write each line.

Step one:Write the first sentence
Step two: think of something that will rhyme with the last word in your previous sentence and try to make that the last word in your second sentence.
Step 3: write another sentence that fits in with the first two sentences
Step 4: Repeat step two but have it rhyme with the last word in your third line.

Sources:
http://thinks.com/words/clerihew.htm

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"Have I gone mad?; "I'm afraid so, you've gone completely bonkers, but I'll let you in on a secret, the best ones always are"

**Shausto-la**

- Who invented clerihews? (2pts)
Created by and Named after Edmund Clerihew Bentley.

- What do they do? (2pts)
They are whimsical poems that try to poke fun of famous and well-known people in a humorous way.

- how long is a clerihew? (2pts)
4 lines long,

- what is it's rhyming structure? (2pts)
the form AABB, where the first two lines rhyme, then the second two lines rhyme. The first line is usually just the subject's name.

Write 2 cleriews!
- one about an HP character

The House Elf of Kreacher
Known to muggles only as a mythical creature.
A secret story he swore to protect,
Leading to tragedy, both his master’s and the Dark Lord’s death.

- one about anyone else

Eden Maru
Famous-making Hoverball Guru.
Wants more in life, so she rides
Atop Mag-Lev Trains, with Sly Girls by her side.

How would you explain to someone how to write a clerihew?
Explain each step and how to write each line.
(12pts)

First decide who you're writing your poem on. The first line is usually just the person's name or a phrase including their name. The next line should describe the person, setting the theme for the rest of the poem. The first and second lines rhyme. The last 2 lines make the overall feeling humorous, sometimes making fun of the person. The last two lines should rhyme with each other as well.

sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clerihew
http://www.gigglepoetry.com/poetryclass/clerihew.htm

**kathrineee_anne**

PART 1:

- Who invented clerihews? (2pts) Clerihews were invented by Edmund Clerihew Bentley.
- What do they do? (2pts) It pokes fun at the subject, while also showing it from an unusual point of view. Often biographical and funny.
- how long is a clerihew? (2pts) A Clerihew is usually 4 lines. These lines are of irregular length.
- what is it's rhyming structure? (2pts) AABB, which means first two lines rhyme with each other, and last two rhyme with each other.

PART 2:

Write 2 cleriews!
- one about an HP character
- one about anyone else
(20pts)
Loony Luna Lovegood
felt she was missunderstood
she read the quibblers features
and she believed in imaginary creatures

singer Marti Dodson
knew that day she was done
living a life of lies
and wrote hit "Mary Sunhine"
*I tweaked the song name a bit, its just Mary, but thats the lyrics*

PART 3:
How would you explain to someone how to write a clerihew?
Explain each step and how to write each line.
(12pts) To write a clerihew, you must first pick a subject. That subject should be a person that you know somthing about, as you need to state a bit about their life. After you have gotten your subject, you write their name in/as the first line on your clerihew. Then, you make your second line a bit longer, and make sure it rhymes. After that, comwe up ith two more rhyming lines about that person, and you have a Clerihew!

BONUS:

make a graphic about one of your clerihews in Part 2
with your poem somewhere on the graphic
(10pts)

Total Points: 40
Plus Bonus: 50

Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clerihew

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**PrincessPotter**

PART 1:
- Who invented clerihews?
Invented and named after Edmund Clerihew Bentley.

- What do they do?
Show a particular topic in an unusual way. Used to make fun of people specially famous people.

- how long is a clerihew?
Four irregular lines. The last two are usually longer than the first two.

- what is it's rhyming structure?
It's AABB. Meaning that the first two lines rhyme with each other as well as the last two lines.

PART 2:
Write 2 clerihews!

1)
Ronald Bilius Weasley
was looking a bit peaky
Spiders wanted him to tap dance
he didn't want the chance.

2)
Miss Blake Lively
who acts so frequently
either as a New York elite
or as a Sisterhood sweet.

PART 3:
How would you explain to someone how to write a clerihew?
Explain each step and how to write each line.
First you must choose what you want to write about. Remeber it's only four simple lines. Keep in mind that the first two lines must rhyme. Like, Miss Hermione Granger, knows all about danger. Now that you have your two lines you move on to the last two. These two must rhyme as well. And writing a clerihew is as simple as that! Now you didn't think I was going to finish it for you?

Source: wikipedia.org

BONUS:

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RIP Holly, I'm sure you're going to amaze everyone
back there just like you amazed each & every one of us.
You are one in a million.
Ravenclaw's Official Gossip Girl ♥

I own Leighton Meester...the most gorgeous girl ever ♥
&& Cedric Diggory as well

**drkangelcat**

PART 1:

- Who invented clerihews? (2pts)
Edmund Clerihew Bentley

- What do they do? (2pts)
target famous individuals and reposition them in an absurd or commonplace setting

- how long is a clerihew? (2pts)
four lines of irregular length

- what is it's rhyming structure? (2pts)
AABB

PART 2:

Write 2 cleriews!
- one about an HP character
- one about anyone else
(20pts)

Severus Snape
Not someone you need hate
He was super fly
His coolness you can’t deny

Morgan la Fay
Like a bird hunting its prey
Does ploy
Arthur she shall destroy

PART 3:

How would you explain to someone how to write a clerihew?
Explain each step and how to write each line.
(12pts)

-Pick a subject:
Any subject will do as long as you have background information on them.
-First Line:
State the subject. Also it should probably be short.
-Second Line:
Continue on about them but make sure the last word rhymes with the last word of the previous line. This line should be longer than the last one.
-Third Line:
Write more and this line should be shorter than the last.
-Fourth Line:
This is your last line and must finish your thought. Also the last word must rhyme with the last word of the previous line and also the line should be longer.

BONUS:

make a graphic about one of your clerihews in Part 2
with your poem somewhere on the graphic
(10pts)

Total Points: 40
Plus Bonus: 50

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**ElladoraZeller**

PART 1:

- Who invented clerihews? (2pts)

Edmund Clerihew Bentley invented clerihews, as a student.

- What do they do? (2pts)

They show a subject from a strange perspective with overly-simplified explanations.

- How long is a clerihew? (2pts)

Clerihews are typically four lines. The first usually contains the subject’s name, the remaining two are more in-depth.

- What is its rhyming structure? (2pts)

The first two lines rhyme and the second two rhyme. AABB, for poets.

PART 2:

Write 2 cleriews!
- one about an HP character
- one about anyone else
(20pts)

Harry Potter
Is fond of his alma mater.
Back in his days, was Quidditch he played,
But his skills aren’t those to have fade.

Elladora

Had quite a wondrous aura

The world was in her complete understanding

But the outcasts made her demanding

PART 3:

How would you explain to someone how to write a clerihew?
Explain each step and how to write each line.
(12pts)

-Typically the first line is the subject by name.
-The next describes them shortly and rhymes with the first
-The third extrapolated more on the subject and is usually longer
-The fourth line. Is approximately the same length as the third and rhymes with it.

BONUS:

make a graphic about one of your clerihews in Part 2 with your poem somewhere on the graphic
(10pts)

'Tis here:
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j179/ningen_youkai/Clerihew.jpg

Can you see it?

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**Constica18**

PART 1

Who invented clerihews?

Clerihews were invented (and named) by Edmund Clerihew Bently.

What do they do?

They are used to give an uninformative and rather silly biography of a famous person whose name only will appear once and in the first couplet.

How long is a clerihew?

Clerihews are two couplets longs (four lines).

What is its rhyming structure?

Its ryhme scheme is aabb meaning the first two lines rhyme and the last two lines rhyme but all four don't.

PART 2

Harry Potter character Clerihew
Hermione Granger
was no stranger
but she reamed
as well as she schemed.

the anyone else clerihew
Captain Jack
was no hack
he loved his life
but it was full of strife.

PART 3

Step 1: Think of a person that you want to write about and make sure it is someone you know enough about.
examle: Captain Jack Sparrow
Step 2: Make sure that the first line and the second line rhyme following the aabb format.
Captain Jack
is no hack Jack and hack rhyme
Step 3: Make sure you continue following the persons biography and write line 3 but it cannot rhyme with the first two.
Captain Jack
is no hack
he loved his life life and hack don't rhyme
and Jack did love his life
enough to live forever.
Step 4: Write the final line making sure it rhymes with the third.
Captain Jack
is no hack
he loved his life
but it was full of strife. life and strife rhyme and it
follows with what happens
in the movies.

Step 5: Check to make sure that it follow the rhyme scheme and that it contain facts.

source: answers.com search clerihew

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**Amy**

Thankyou to dragonweaver for putting this class up as the prefect helper!

Your points are as follows:

Gryffindor
hppamela: 40

Hufflepuff
Just_Ginny: 50
Dancingsunset: 40
Snape_Luffer: 40

Ravenclaw
Herby: 50
stephy: 40
Shausto-la: 40
PrincessPotter: 50
ElladoraZeller: 50
Constica18: 40

Slytherin
alidatevy: 40
kathrineee_anne: 50
drkangelcat: 40

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