Poetry Notes #4 Types of Poems
What is a narrative poem? a poem that tells a story similar to a short story with characters, plot, conflict, and dialogue Ex: “The Night Before Christmas” What is a narrative poem?
A songlike narrative poem Contains rhyme, rhythm, and a refrain What is a ballad?
a type of light, humorous poetry 5 verses with very specific pattern of rhyme and rhythm rhyme scheme: aabba What is a limerick?
There once was a young pig who, in bed example: There once was a young pig who, in bed Nightly slumbered with eggs on his head. When the sun at its rise Made him open his eyes, He enjoyed a quick breakfast in bed.
Sleek gray creature of the sea developed in Japan 17 syllables divided between 3 lines line 1 = 5 syllables line 2 = 7 syllables line 3 = 5 syllables Originally about nature example: Flashing in the sun Sleek gray creature of the sea Waiting to be caught What is haiku?