Two warriors in armor battle a huge, dark dragon with glowing yellow eyes in a cavernous setting, sparks flying from their swords.

1 Hero meets monster Gold-hoarder (Monster) Wave-strider (Hero) Dreadful dragon dwelling in darkness. A single golden eye glowing in the smoke; the smell of ancient dust. 2 Battle Begins Iron-biter (Sword) Shield-breaker (Monster's fist) Clashing claws and cruel cries. Sparks flying like tiny stars when metal hits scale; the heat of a furnace. 3 Hero defeats / escapes Life-extinguisher (The final blow) Death-dealer Swift silence settled over the stone. The beast’s heavy thud shaking the floor; a final plume of gray smoke. 4 Ending / reflection Peace-weaver (The hero) Sky-candle (The sun) Hero heads happily home. Sunlight breaking through the clouds; the weight of a heavy, notched sword. Tips for your poem: Kennings: Try to make your own! Think of an object and describe it by what it does. A car could be a "road-runner," and a computer could be a "brain-box." Alliteration: You don't need to overdo it—just 2 or 3 words in a line starting with the same sound makes it "stick" in the reader's head. Imagery: Focus on senses other than sight. How does the monster's breath smell? How does the hero's armor sound when they move? Mehr sehen