Narrative Poetry

It was many and many a year ago,

In a kingdom by the sea.

That a maiden there lived whom you may know.

By the name of Annabel Lee;

And this maiden she lived with no other thought

Than to love and be loved by me.

• This is a NARRATIVE poem. 

• This is a LYRIC poem. 

A narrative poem might have...

• charts and diagrams

• characters and stanzas

What is Narrative poetry? (HINT! you can pick two)

• A story written like a novel that's always factual.

• Narrative poetry is a writing that is often written in metered verse.

• Narrative poetry is a story that needs a lot of rhymes!

• Narrative poetry is essentially story telling including rhythms.

Answer explanation

Narrative poetry is a form of poetry, which tells a story like a novel about the main characters.

Narrative poetry DOESN'T NEED rhymes.

How do you write a narrative poem? (Select more than one)

• Include unique rhythms to make your poem more interesting.

• Always include rhymes.

• Often write in metered verse.

• Write your personal narrative or a story you want to share.

• Plan a plot with action, conflict and resolution

Answer explanation

Narrative writing doesn't need rhymes.

When do you use Narrative poetry?

• When you want to make a baking list.

• Any time you tell a person you want to excuse yourself.

• Any time you want to tell a story or write one.

• When your event is factual only.

Narrative poems contain all of the elements of a fully developed story which are?...

• including characters

• plot

• conflict

• resolution

• resolution

Name all three of the Narrative poem examples in the presentation.

• The Raven

• Lucky rock

• Tom o' Shanter

• Highwayman

Narrative poetry is essentially _________

Select TWO of the types of narrative poems.

• free verse

• The Lai

• vilanelle

• Novel in verse

Which of the following best describes narrative poetry?

• A) A type of poetry that tells a story with characters and a plot.

• B) A poem that focuses on expressing emotions without a storyline.

• C) A poem that uses complex metaphors and similes.

• D) A type of poetry that is always written in free verse.