Poetry Terms

A poem in which the first letter of each line spells out a word or phrase vertically.

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

A narrative poem that tells a story in a musical way, often with a repeated refrain.

A poem that expresses the emotions or feelings of the speaker, often in a song-like way.

A poem that mourns the loss of someone or something, often written in honor of the dead.

A poem with 14 lines, usually in iambic pentameter, with a specific rhyme scheme.

A humorous poem with a strict rhyme scheme and a specific rhythm.

A poem of Japanese origin with three lines, typically about nature, with a specific syllable count of 5-7-5.

A poem without a strict rhyme or meter, often with a natural flow and rhythm.

A poem in which each line consists of a list of nouns, often with a specific theme or focus.