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How to Write a Poem: Activity 2 of 3

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Writing poetry can help you make sense of life experiences and share them with others. Your challenge as a poet is to observe the world closely and use vivid details so that what you write comes to life.

Poets rely on all five senses – sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell – to capture details. Sensory descriptions are part of the poems in this activity. Can you find them?

"I opened my eyes. Light filled the room, making the white sheets shine."

Which sense does the poet use most in this line?
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