Free Poetry Word Search (Printable PDF + Answer Key)

A free poetry word search with 15 hidden poetry terms and the answer key on page two. It covers forms (HAIKU, SONNET, COUPLET, FREEVERSE), structure (STANZA, VERSE, REFRAIN, METER) and the tools poets use, like SIMILE, METAPHOR and ALLITERATION.

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9+suggested age

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About the Poetry word search

The word list runs medium and suits students from about 9 up. Use it as a warm-up before a poetry unit, or ask students to find each term and then give an example of it. More in the books and literature word searches.