Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
diamante
Noun
/diˈɑː.mə.teɪ/
Definition
A diamante is a seven-line, diamond-shaped poem that uses specific parts of speech to create contrast or capture a shift in the subject matter.
Examples
- A classic example of a diamante poem could contrast ‘winter’ and ‘summer’.
- Here’s a simple diamante for ‘dog’ and ‘cat’: dog, playful, loyal, barking, jumping; cat, aloof, curious, purring, sleeping.
Meaning
The term ‘diamante’ derives from the Italian word for ‘diamond’ and refers to the diamond shape of the poem, which visually represents the two contrasting subjects that it often describes.
Synonyms
- Diamond poem
- Contrast poem
- Shape poem
