For those of you that choose your words by the ear, this challenge is for you.
I want to read poems that are rich in sound manipulations, by that, I mean assonance, consonance and alliteration.
Please use these techniques wisely. I should not be distracted by the use. I personally dislike the stuttering sound of predominantly alliterated work (peter piper picked a peck of pickled peppers).
Use them to propel and compel me and you stand a very good chance. Quality pieces containing all three will likely win favor.
Pre-writes are accepted but I reserve the right to remove any poem that is not in compliance with the topic of the contest and/or does not follow these rules:
No violent content
No needless cussing
No sticky caps
One entry per person
If you're unfamiliar with the techniques but want to try it, here are the definitions:
alliteration: Use of the same consonant at the beginning of each stressed syllable in a line of verse
My example: fork, flower, fish, farm, finger (note "f" a the beginning of each word)
assonance: The repetition of similar vowels in the stressed syllables of successive words
My example: oil, choice, moist, void (note "oi" vowel combination in each word)
consonance: The repetition of consonants (or consonant patterns) especially at the ends of words
My example: harm, form, worm, storm (note "rm" consonant blend at the end of each word)
Any questions, send me an IM or ask in the comment section.
I want to read poems that are rich in sound manipulations, by that, I mean assonance, consonance and alliteration.
Please use these techniques wisely. I should not be distracted by the use. I personally dislike the stuttering sound of predominantly alliterated work (peter piper picked a peck of pickled peppers).
Use them to propel and compel me and you stand a very good chance. Quality pieces containing all three will likely win favor.
Pre-writes are accepted but I reserve the right to remove any poem that is not in compliance with the topic of the contest and/or does not follow these rules:
No violent content
No needless cussing
No sticky caps
One entry per person
If you're unfamiliar with the techniques but want to try it, here are the definitions:
alliteration: Use of the same consonant at the beginning of each stressed syllable in a line of verse
My example: fork, flower, fish, farm, finger (note "f" a the beginning of each word)
assonance: The repetition of similar vowels in the stressed syllables of successive words
My example: oil, choice, moist, void (note "oi" vowel combination in each word)
consonance: The repetition of consonants (or consonant patterns) especially at the ends of words
My example: harm, form, worm, storm (note "rm" consonant blend at the end of each word)
Any questions, send me an IM or ask in the comment section.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on December 25, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 150, Bronze: 75, Honorable mention: 2 people
- Final notes: Thanks to everyone who entered. Best wishes to all... ~Genie~
Contest Winners
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by JustBe 44 lines, 28 comments, on Dec 9 1:36 AM 2007. In Metaphysical, Society, Thoughts, History, Philosophy
Gold trophy winner
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in the midst of morning rucks
and humps and moonlit range,• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] -
Have you ever heard sweet, swinging Christmas bells,
Ringing bells,• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] - Error: Unable to find finalist item 3727474, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
- Error: Unable to find finalist item 3726770, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Entries [8]
1 - 8 of 8
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A teasing tinkling in her turn with colorful collected clothes• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by Billbard 2 lines, 9 comments, on Jan 20 9:35 AM 2004. In Alliteraku.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Midnight's flight in ogre screams
shadowy shrieks that shred the stillness,• Commented on by judge.
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Thank you
for your time, and thank you for giving me a cup! My stuff is usually to weird to win contests, so I'm glad you liked it.
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