Types of poetry Flashcards
A form of literature that follows specific forms to create a rhythm and/or rhyme scheme.
Poetry
Prose comes from _____ word ______, part of the phrase ________, meaning straightforward.
Latin, prosa, prosa oratio
A form of language which applies ordinary grammatical structure and natural flow of speech rather than rhythmic structure.
Prose
A type of poetry that is usually short and is written in stanzas.
Lyric poetry
6 types of lyric poetry
- Elegy
- Haiku
- Limerick
- Ode
- Pastoral poem
- Sonnet
This is a short traditional Japanese poem that consists of three lines with 17 syllables.
Haiku
This type of poem that talks about death and mourning.
Elegy
This is a poem that consists of five lines. It can be humorous or nonsensical that has marriage and love as the themes.
Limerick
Limerick follows the _______ rhyme scheme.
aabba
This type is considered as the poem of exaltation. It’s generally written and recited as a praise or tribute to people, object, qualities, or ideas,
Ode
This type features shepherds and pastures. It evokes or portrays an idealized rural life.
Pastoral poem
This type consists of 14 lines that is usually related to love.
Sonnet
2 types of rhyme schemes used in Sonnet
Petrarchan and Elizabethan rhyme scheme
Tells a story with the use of rhymes and other poetic devices. It is usually told by a narrator and sometimes makes use of the voice of the characters in its verse.
Narrative poetry
3 types of narrative poetry
- Ballad
- Epic
- Medieval romance