Poetry Forms

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What is a ballad?

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A songlike poem that tells a story, often a sad story of betrayal, death, or loss; it has a steady rhythm and simple rhyme pattern.

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How many lines does a sonnet have?

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A sonnet has 14 lines.

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What is free verse?

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A poem without a regular meter or rhyme scheme.

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What is an epic poem?

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A very long narrative poem about the many deeds of a hero.

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What is a limerick?

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A humorous poem with 5 lines.

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What defines a lyric poem?

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A lyric poem expresses personal emotions or thoughts, often in a musical style.

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What is an ode?

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A formal, often ceremonious lyric poem that addresses and celebrates a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is a haiku?

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A traditional Japanese form of poetry consisting of three lines with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern.

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What is a narrative poem?

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

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What is the rhyme scheme of a limerick?

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AABBA.