Eleven...that's exactly what 'elfje' means.
Actually, elf means eleven in Dutch, so the literal translation would be 'small eleven'. In Dutch the affix 'je' is used to make a diminutive.
An 'elfje' is a very short poem, consisting of only eleven words, spread out 5 lines using the structure 1 2 3 4 1
Line 1 One word describing the object you want to write about.
Line 2 Two words describing a characteristic or feature of your object.
Line 3 Three words describing your object in more detail, using either 3 adjectives or a a short sentence with at least one adjective.
Line 4 A four words sentence describing your feelings toward your object. You can also ask a question, which you will answer in the last line.
Line 5 The essence of your poem. Here you can either repeat the word used in line one.
If you had a question in the previous line, here is where you answer that question.
Download the guide below to write your own elfje.
Actually, elf means eleven in Dutch, so the literal translation would be 'small eleven'. In Dutch the affix 'je' is used to make a diminutive.
An 'elfje' is a very short poem, consisting of only eleven words, spread out 5 lines using the structure 1 2 3 4 1
Line 1 One word describing the object you want to write about.
Line 2 Two words describing a characteristic or feature of your object.
Line 3 Three words describing your object in more detail, using either 3 adjectives or a a short sentence with at least one adjective.
Line 4 A four words sentence describing your feelings toward your object. You can also ask a question, which you will answer in the last line.
Line 5 The essence of your poem. Here you can either repeat the word used in line one.
If you had a question in the previous line, here is where you answer that question.
Download the guide below to write your own elfje.
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