Poetry Types

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What is a concrete poem?

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A poem written in the shape of its subject.

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What is a limerick?

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A humorous poem that includes 3 long and 2 short lines; akin to a nursery rhyme.

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What is a haiku?

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A poem made up of 3 lines with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern; usually about nature.

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What are sonnets?

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A type of poem that William Shakespeare wrote, usually to his lovers.

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What is free verse?

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A type of poetry that does not follow a specific rhyme scheme or meter.

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What defines a narrative poem?

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A poem that tells a story, often with characters and a plot.

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What is the structure of a limerick?

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It consists of 5 lines with a specific rhythm and rhyme scheme (AABBA).

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What is the main theme of a haiku?

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Typically focuses on nature and the seasons.

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What is the difference between a lyric poem and a narrative poem?

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A lyric poem expresses personal feelings, while a narrative poem tells a story.

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What is the rhyme scheme of a sonnet?

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Typically follows an ABABCDCDEFEFGG rhyme scheme.

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