Narrative Poetry Concepts and Techniques

Narrative Poetry is-

(use the slides to complete the sentence)

A narrative poem is similar to-

(2 correct answers)

• A short story

• An essay

• An informational text

• A novel

In a narrative poem, what does the rising action lead to?

• Exposition

• Climax

• Resolution

• Falling action

What is the climax in a narrative poem?

• The beginning of the story

• The turning point or most intense moment

• The resolution of the story

• The introduction of characters

Which of the following is a poetic element used in narrative poetry?

• Rhyme

• Cooking

• Painting

• Dancing

Which of the following best describes the use of rhyme in narrative poetry?

• It creates a pattern of sounds

• It lists ingredients for a recipe

• It provides a timeline of events

• It removes all emotion

Which natural events are mentioned as forming love in the resolution?

• Earthquakes and floods

• Tidal waves and hurricanes

• Tornadoes and blizzards

• Droughts and wildfires

What does the phrase "a tough cookie" suggest about the father?

• He was very sweet.

• He was strong and resilient.

• He was always happy.

• He was very quiet.

What is the first step in writing a narrative poem according to the tips?

• Decide the voice

• Pick a topic

• Write a draft

• Compose the poem

What does it mean to decide what "Voice" your narrative poem will have?

• Decide what genre the poem is

• Decide how many lines the poem will have

• Decide what point of view the poem will have and who is telling it

• Decide if the poem will rhyme or not