1. Cornell Notes : Poetry, Part 4, Types of Poetry
1. What do we mean by the term “form” when referring to poetry?
Define the following terms:
1) Sonnet
2) Elegy
3) Ode
4) Ballad
5) Epic
1. Form is the overall pattern of a poem
1) A 14-line poem with a fixed rhyme scheme and a beat pattern called, “iambic pentameter.” It has an octet (8 lines) w/ an ABBA ABBA pattern, then 6 lines w/ CDE CDE or CD CD CD
2) A sad, thoughtful poem that laments the death of a person or a group.
3) A lyrical poem, full of emotion, dedicated to a person, event, or thing.
4) A narrative (story telling) poem meant to be put to music
5) A long poem chronicling the journey of a hero , the dangers he faces, and the obstacles he must overcome.