Narrative Poem

Narrative poetry can be defined as...

• A short poem which appeals to the senses and/or emotions

• A type of literature that expresses ideas, and feelings, or tells a story  in a specific form (usually using lines and stanzas)

• A longer poem that tells a story; it will likely include plot, setting, characters, climax and resolution.

• NOT having any repeating patterns of stressed and unstressed syllables.

What is a Narrative Poem?

• A poem that tells a story

• A poem directly about someone's life

• A Folk-Tale

• A poem about art

What is narrative Poetry?

• tells a story

• based on a pattern

• poet expresses feelings and emotions

• does not have a pattern or rhyme

"In a town you've never heard of

lives a chap you'll never know

He heads to work each morning

at a place you'll never go..."

• narrative

• lyric

Narrative poems usually have

• Giant spots.

• Rhyme scheme.

• Just a plot.

• Characters,dialog, plot, ryhme scheme, and stanzas.

• Intergalactic space pigs.

What is a key characteristic of a narrative poem?

• It tells a story

• It describes a scene

• It focuses on emotions

• It uses free verse

Which of the following is an example of a narrative poem?

• A poem about a historical event

• A poem describing a sunset

• A poem expressing sadness

• A poem without a plot

What elements are typically found in a narrative poem?

• Characters and plot

• Abstract ideas

• Emotional expressions

• Free verse structure

How does a narrative poem differ from a lyric poem?

• It tells a story

• It uses more metaphors

• It is shorter

• It focuses on emotions

Which of the following best describes the structure of a narrative poem?

• It has a beginning, middle, and end

• It is written in free verse

• It focuses on a single emotion

• It lacks a clear structure