Elements of Poetry

Refers to the style a poem is written.

• Stanza

• Form

• Rhyme

• Rhythm

It is a lyric poem that mourns the dead.

• Ode

• Eulogy

• Elegy

• Epic

It is a poem that tells a story; its structure resembles the plot line of a story.

• Lyric

• Narrative

• Descriptive

A stanza composed of four lines

• Couplet

• Tercet

• Quatrain

• Cinquain

Refers to any poem with one speaker (not necessarily the poet) who expresses strong thoughts and feelings.

• Lyric

• Narrative

• Descriptive

It is usually a lyric poem of moderate length, with a serious subject, an elevated style, and an elaborate stanza pattern.

• Ode

• Elegy

• Epic

• Sonnet

It is a lyric poem consisting of 14 lines.

• Ode

• Elegy

• Epic

• Sonnet

It is a poem that describes the world that surrounds the speaker. It uses elaborate imagery and adjectives. While emotional, it is more "outward-focused" than lyric poetry, which is more personal and introspective.

• Lyric

• Narrative

• Descriptive

It is a narrative poem that has a musical rhythm and can be sung. It is usually organized into quatrains or cinquains, has a simple rhythm structure, and tells the tales of ordinary people.

• Sonnet

• Balad

• Epic

• Ode

It is a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero.

• Sonnet

• Ballad

• Epic

• Ode