Lyric Genre Flashcards
1
Q
What is it
A
Oldest literaty genre
Poetry its most used form
Objective: transmit feelings, ideas, (from author)
2
Q
History
A
Latín lyricus, refers to lyre (musical instrument)
Sung in verse, they were not intended for reading.
Content is most íntimamente feelings
3
Q
Types
A
Sonnet
Song
Ode
Haiku
Eclogue
Elegy
Epigram
Calligram