| The diamante is a diamond-shaped pattern poem that is based on contrasts. Although there are many variations, the most common pattern produces a seven-line poem with the following form: line 1: one noun provides the subject line 2: two adjectives describe the subject line 3: three participles also decribe it line 4: four nouns or a phrase provide a transition line 5: three participles describe the noun in the last line line 6: two adjectives also describe it line 7: one noun contrasts with the subject in the first line.
| cumulus |
Greek | patrician
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