Types of Poetry Flashcards
a story told in verse, by a speaker or narrator
Narrative Poetry
a type of poem which develops a plot
Narrative Poetry
A narrative, rhyming poem or song and characterized by short stanzas and simple words, usually telling a heroic and/or tragic story (although some are humorous).
Ballad
Usually rich with imagery and originated from folk songs that tells exciting or dramatic stories.
Ballad
A very long narrative poem that is about the adventures of a hero and helps the readers understand the past and be inspired to choose good over evil.
Epic
focuses on the heroism of one person who is a symbol of strength, virtue, and courage in the face of conflict
Epic
deals with the emotions or phase of life and the story is told in a simple, straightforward and realistic manner
Metrical Romance
has a happy ending whether love is involved or not
Metrical Romance
expresses a speaker’s personal thoughts or feelings
Lyric Poetry
has consistent rhythm which allows the piece to be sung and is shorter than a narrative poetry
Lyric Poetry
has a fixed form of 14 lines of 10 syllables, usually written in iambic pentameter
Sonnet
the theme of the poem is summed up in the last two lines
Sonnet
can be about any subject, but usually is about love and/or philosophy
Sonnet
a sonnet with an octave and a sestet, abbaabba and cdecde or cdcdcd. The octave makes a statement or states a problem, and the sestet makes a summary or gives a solution
Italian/Petrarchan Sonnet
three quatrains and a couplet, abab cdcd efef gg
English or Shakespearean sonnet
a tribute to someone or something and often uses exalted language in praise or celebration
Ode
expresses grief or mourning for someone who has died and is somber, serious, and ends with peaceful note
Elegy
characterizes the song or words and is told through one or more characters voice, perspective and language
Dramatic Poetry
written through dialogue and forms are those of drama itself, tragedy, comedy, tragicomedy, the monologue, dialogue, soliloquy
Dramatic Poetry
