Lyrical Prose and Poetic Techniques in Fiction Picture Books | Lyrical Prose 101 - PART 3

[@LyricalLanguageLab]

CORRECTIONS: In the segment featuring SPIKE, THE MIXED UP MONSTER I refer to the main character as a Gila monster. The first correction is that I pronounced it incorrectly, as it should be "HEE-la monster." More importantly, though, is that the animal depicted is actually an axolotl. Many thanks to @v1mcgregror for pointing out these errors!

[@jodiehoughton8409]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for this! I've just written a piece after watching it and I'm pretty pleased!! I just need to imagine you standing over my shoulder every time I write giving me tips :)

[@LyricalLanguageLab]

Aw, what kind words! I'm so glad you felt inspired to write -- and even happier that you're pleased with the results! I think we all have "that person" over our shoulder. For me it's my mentor saying "Too many ANDs and THEs. Pare it down!" 🤣

[@leilaboukarim]

I'm enjoying these so much, Renee. You are incredible. Thank you!

[@LyricalLanguageLab]

Yay! I'm so glad you find them helpful, Leila! :)

[@kaitlynsanchez2807]

This is such an amazing book and wow the simile, metaphor, rhythm, alliteration, and the content 😍

[@LyricalLanguageLab]

Which book, Kaitlyn??

[@caisue1]

I enjoy this series for seeing new-to-me books as much as learning new techniques. Each book in this one was more wonderful than the last. I'd not seen Come On, Rain! before, so that was a real treat. "Trinkets of silver rain"--beautiful. Thank you for another great episode. I learn so much each time.

[@LyricalLanguageLab]

That's an all-time favorite of mine, Carrie! I'm sorry the last video in the series will be delayed until next week -- but it's coming, with more beautiful books!

[@caisue1]

@@LyricalLanguageLab --No worries. It will be worth the wait.

[@LyricalLanguageLab]

Do you have a favorite lyrical fiction picture book? Let me know in the comments!

[@v1mcgregor]

Thanks for great examples and your explanations. One correction for Spike the Mixed up Monster. He is NOT a GILA Monster. He is based on a real endangered Mexican salamander called an axolotl. It includes facts about the animals and a glossary of Spanish words. (Gila monsters are lizards that grow up on the desert with eggs laid in the ground. They do not live in the water. I think a correction should be added to the notes on this video.

[@LyricalLanguageLab]

Right you are, Virginia!! Considering I know what an axolotl is, I don't even know what I was thinking here. I pinned a comment with corrections and also added them to the video description. Thank you for bringing this to my attention! :)