1. Form and Structure in Poetry 8 th Grade Poetry

2. Form and Structure Poems are written in lines. Line length is used to fit rhythm, feeling, or thought. Lines that are grouped together are called a stanza. Stanzas are separated by space. Form is the way lines and words are arranged. The most common forms are ballad, epic, ode, sonnet, and free verse.

3. Form and Structure Ballad-A type of narrative poem that tells a story. They are meant to be sung or recited. It has a setting, a plot, and characters. Most have regular patterns of rhythm and rhyme. Epic-A long narrative poem about the adventures of a hero whose actions reflect the ideals and values of a nation or group

4. Form and Structure Ode-A type of lyric poem that addresses broad, serious themes such as justice, truth, or beauty. Sonnet-Has a formal structure, containing 14 lines and a specific rhyme scheme and meter. The sonnet, which means “little song,” can be used for a variety of topics.

5. Form and Structure Free Verse-A poem without a regular pattern of rhyme, rhythm, or meter. It is also used for a variety of subjects.

6. Form and Structure YOUR TURN: – Look at the poems on page 188. What do you notice about the forms? Refer to the number of lines in each poem