1. Narrative Poetry

2. Characteristics Tells a story
Same elements as fiction ( it has a character, setting, problem/solution, cause/effect)
Rhyme
Rhythm
Dialogue (talking)
Point of View (1st person, 3rd person)
Humor

3. Author’s Purpose
To entertain

4. Author’s Techniques …

5. When most all of the words begin with the same letter and sound.
Alliteration
When most all of the words begin with the same letter and sound.
Britney bear brought us bright, but brittle, brass.

6. Words that sound like the sounds an object makes.
Onomatopoeia
Words that sound like the sounds an object makes.
(Examples: Boom, bang, slash, slurp, gurgle, meow, woof )

7. Rhyme
What is the pattern?
ABAB pattern?
ABBA pattern?

8. Repetition
When a line (or more) is repeated throughout the poem.

9. Hyperbole
Exaggeration
(I could eat a horse.)

10. The odor stung my nose and watered my eyes.
Imagery
Thoughts that you can see, hear, touch, smell or taste.
The odor stung my nose and watered my eyes.

11. Mood How does the poem make you feel? Sad (gloomy) Happy Frightened
On edge (suspenseful)

12. Narrative Poetry
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