Poetry Flashcards
1
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Lyric
A
Short; non-narrative; first person; deep thought and feeling
2
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Ode
A
serious subject; elevated style; praise of person/thing
3
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Elegy
A
formal; lament or consolation; particular person or death in general
4
Q
Pastoral
A
Idealizes simple, peaceful country life
5
Q
Sonnet
A
14 lines; iambic pentameter; single stanza
6
Q
Narrative
A
Tells a story
7
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Epic
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Long poem about a hero; elevated style; often represents religious or cultural ideals
8
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Ballad
A
Tells a story; often about universals such as love, honour, courage; were once songs
9
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Didactic
A
instructs and informs
