1. Narrative Poetry
Ms. Dombrow
Eng. 9C

2. Narrative Poetry
Narrative poetry is a form of poetry that tells a story, often making use of the voices of a narrator and characters as well.

3. Plot Review Exposition: characters, setting,
Conflict: between two opposing characters or forces
Rising Action: developing conflict
Climax: Most exciting moment, turning point
Falling Action: conflicts are resolved
Resolution: reasonable ending

4. QuickWrite
Write about a time when you screwed up, you made a mistake, and you tried really hard to fix it so that you wouldn’t get anyone in trouble.

5. “Deer Hit” Paraphrase each stanza on the poem.
Locate one example of a metaphor.
Locate one example of onomatopoeia.
Locate two examples of similes.
Locate three examples of imagery.
What is the attitude of the speaker? How do you know this? Give examples.
Does a shift occur in the poem? If so, when?
Draw and fill out a plot diagram for the poem. Include at least two events within the rising action.
What is the theme of the poem?

6. “Deer Hit” Who are the different characters involved in this poem?
What is the setting?
Draw and fill out a plot diagram for the poem. Include at least two events within the rising action.
What is the theme of the poem?