KINDS OF POETRY

Which type of poetry is most commonly used to express personal emotions or thoughts?

• NARRATIVE

• LYRIC

Which of the following best describes narrative poetry?

• It tells a story with characters, plot, and setting.

• It is meant to be acted out on stage.

What is the main feature of dramatic poetry?

• It tells a fictional story.

• It is written in the form of a speech.

What element is common in both lyric and dramatic poetry?

• Rhyming couplets

• Personal emotions

Who is usually the speaker in a lyric poem?

• The poet

• An omniscient figure

How does the structure of lyric, narrative, and dramatic poetry affect the way emotions or stories are conveyed to the audience?

Which type of poetry do you think is most effective in expressing personal experiences, and why?

What are the similarities and differences in the use of voice or speaker across lyric, narrative, and dramatic poetry? How do these differences shape the reader’s experience?