Popular Poem Word Puzzles: CrissCross word puzzles with words from popular poems: Volume 1 (Play and Learn Word Puzzles) - Softcover

The principles of poetry can be applied to nearly every kind of writing you do. Poetry teaches word economy. Poetry uses powerful imagery. Poetry is inspiring. The emotional response we have to our favorite poems can often lead to an outlet for our own ideas. Poetry, more than prose, communicates through the way the words sound and way the poem looks on the page. Think of how music can make us feel things - angry, irritable, peaceful, sad, and triumphant. Poems work in the same way, but instead of sound and rhythm created by instruments, they use the sound and rhythm of words. In songs with good lyrics, the melody combines with the words to create an intense feeling. Similarly, in poetry, the sound of the words works together with their meaning for more emotional impact. The look of the poem on the page adds still another dimension. Some poems have smooth shapes, some have delicate shapes, and some have heavy, dense shapes. The breaks in the lines lead our eyes to certain areas. There are even poems with shapes that intentionally imitate what the poem is about, for example, a poem about a waterfall could have lines that trickle down the page. Crossword puzzles are a form of entertainment for puzzle enthusiasts all around world. They appear in newspapers and crossword books and serve as a tool for educating young children. Crosswords have been in existence since the early 1900’s. This puzzle book uses words from popular poems for corresponding crisscross word puzzles. Through this fun arrangement, we hope to promote better appreciation for the poems contained herein.

Martin Shum is a retired engineer/entrepreneur. He now serves on the board of two not-for-profit hospitals and spends time with his growing brood of grandchildren. Many of the books he has authored were seeded by his desire to make knowledge fun for his grandchildren.