Narrative poetry -

poetry that tells a story.

contains plot,
characterizatio
n, setting,
conflict, tone,
symbolism,
dialogue
can be
fictional or
nonfictional.
Have imagery,
figurative
language, and
sound
patterns.
is told from the point
of view of a main
character, a witness
to the events in the
story, or a person
who is retelling a
story he or she heard
from another person.
With the
exception of epic
poems, narrative
poetry tells a
story in a more
summarized
manner than
prose.
main purpose of
narrative poetry
is to entertain,
not to express
the poet's
thoughts or
feelings.
usually begin
with an
exposition
describing the
main characters
or the setting.
can also be
used to relate
historical or
biographical
events.
Dramatic poetry
Presents one or more characters speaking,
usually to each other
Sometimes to themselves or directly to the reader
Gives the idea that the reader is actually
witnessing a dramatic event.
One character speaks to one or more other
characters, whose replies are not given in the
poem.
The speaker through a moment of personal crisis
reveals his deepest thoughts.




Dramatic poetry has :

1. a definite setting
2. a dramatic situation

3. emotional conflict
4. a natural language

5. rhythm

What is dramatic poetry?
also known as dramatic verse or verse drama.
It is a written work that tells a story and connects the
reader to an audience through emotions or behavior.
A form of narrative closely related to acting.
It is usually performed physically and can be either
spoken or sung.
This type of
poetry uses
the speech
and actions of
at least one
person to
depict a
scene or plot.
It is from the
characters point
of view, giving
the audience an
idea of his
personality,
morals, history
and dreams.
It is different
than plain
narrative
because the
focus is
usually on
how that
individual,
emotionally or
physically
controls or
responds to
what is going
on
making a fictional
person come alive is
much easier when
someone can show
physically what that
character is supposed
to feel or do.
This is the main way
that dramatic poetry
separates itself from
other forms
It requires action,
such as making
facial expressions,
gesturing or
interacting with
other people or
things in the room.
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KEY
FEATURES
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DRAMATIC
POETRY
The text usually
follows verse
form or rhymes.
It typically ends
up feeling very
rhythmic.
Writers often think
about this as
theyre making up a
new dramatic
poem, because
they want a person
to be able to deliver
the lines well, and
because they want
the audience to
understand whats
happening.
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KEY FEATURES OF
DRAMATIC POETRY
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a character speaks mainly to
himself, not interacting with
anyone else.
It typically is a good way to
quickly show what he thinks,
wants or is going to do,
because it gives insights into
his mind.

The best example comes
from William Shakespeares
tragic play, Hamlet, in which
Hamlet questions whether it
is better to live or die.
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It is very similar to a soliloquy in that
it reveals something about the
speaking character.
The main difference is that, the actor
is talking to someone else in the play,
not just himself.
This second person doesnt say
anything, but their presence often
makes the speech a little bit more
believable.
This type of dramatic poetry usually
shows up during critical moments in
the plot.
Eg: My Last Duchess , Ferrara Robert Browning
Character Sketch
The writers main
goal is to make
the audience feel
something for
the character,
rather than to
move the plot
along.
The feeling
can be
sympathy,
hatred or
anything in
between. Also
incorporates
the element of
suspense,
conflict, or
tension

The result is
usually that a
person watching
the play
becomes
emotionally
connected to
what is going on,
creating a more
memorable
theater
experience.
The individual
delivering the
lines serves
the main role
of observer.
Eg: Abou Ben Adhem James
Henry & Leigh Hunt
Dialogue
takes at least two
people, who
exchange lines to
direct action, give
information or tell
something about
themselves.
the benefit of this
form is that actors
can play off each
other, responding
naturally to what the
other person does so
that the play doesnt
seem overly
rehearsed.
An example in
this group is
The Shadowy
Waters by
William Butler
Yeats.
WHAT IS LIMERICK?
a humorous poem five lines long in which the first,
second, and fifth lines have one rhyme and the third
and fourth another
a light or humorous verse form of five chiefly
anapestic verses of which lines 1, 2, and 5 are of
three feet and lines 3 and 4 are of two feet with a
rhyme scheme of aabba
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/limerick
Consists of five lines.
The first line usually begins with 'There was a....' and ends
with a name, person or place.

A limerick should have a rhyme scheme of aabba:
Lines 1,2 and 5 rhyme and lines 3 and 4 rhyme.
Lines 1,2 and 5 should have 7 10 syllables and lines 3 and 4
should have 5 7 syllables.

Lines three and four are shorter, constructed of two anapests
each (dimetres) and again rhyming with each other.

The theme is diverse and it is primarily linked to human
characteristics, morals and customs.


Limericks are described as a form of 'anapestic trimeter'; the
'anapest' is a poetic verse consisting of three syllables.


Lines one, two and five of a limerick should consist of three
anapests each (trimetres) , concluding with an identical or
similar phoneme to create the rhyme.

Focuses on a very simple subjects + providing
an interesting or unexpected perspective

Two distinct image are placed in juxtaposition
enlightening connection between the two

The poem involves nature and seasonal
reference is often in haiku



Haiku
Haiku is a
Japanese
poetry form
an unrhymed
three-line
poem
Written form :
Line 1: 5 syllables
Line 2: 7 syllables
Line 3: 5 syllables
Most often,
haiku poems
are about
seasons or
nature
Winter is coming.
Snow will be arriving soon.
We should rake the leaves.
Funny haiku

My homework is late.
My dog ate it this morning.
I sure like my dog.
Haiku
Structural
rules
Seasonal
themes
In Japan, these poem is valued for its
simplicity, openness, depth and lightness.
Structural rules:
Use exactly 17 syllables
Syllables are arranged in three lines of 5-7-5
Avoid similes and metaphors
Refers to the season of the year

Seasonal theme:
Contain a kigo, a season word
Seasonal words isnt always that obvious, so might as
well consider the theme to find it
The wren is chirping,
But it grows dusk
just the same.
Haiku
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A wren chirping
The growing dusk
Notice the
image of :
NURSERY RHYMES
A nursery rhyme is a short rhyming story, often set to music and
usually designed for young children.

Songs for children often serve as an oral record of important
political and historical events.

They also can preserve archaic forms of language.

In the English language, the bulk of commonly used nursery rhymes
date from the 16th-18th centuries, with some originating in Europe
and others, such as Mary Had a Little Lamb.
Has simple vocabulary and a catchy rhyme.

Nursery rhymes are often used to help young children build their
vocabulary.

Counting is often integrated into nursery rhymes.

They also show children how to find and keep a beat, and they can
be used to get children to start reading.

When a child learns a nursery rhyme, he or she also can learn to
follow it on a page, so many children learn the fundamentals of
reading this way.
Rhyming Words
Has/ have character(s)
May take different forms
The theme can be very loose or focused
Simple poems set to music
Characteristics And Features
Most of nursery rhymes and songs are simple
poems set to music.
Thus they share a lot of characteristics of poems
like:
short phrases and a large number of repetitions.
For example:
Pussy cat, pussy cat, where have you been?
I've been to London to look at the Queen.
Pussy cat, pussy cat, what did you do there?
I frightened a little mouse, under the chair.

Simple poems set to music
The nursery rhymes and songs have
character(s) or subject(s) in it.
Most of the characters are relatable with
childrens daily life.
Example: Little Miss Muffet
Has/ have character(s)
Childrens nursery rhymes and songs, may take
different forms (like many other songs).
For examples:
Monologues
Sung by a group
Story form
Sung by a single narrator
May take different forms
Childrens nursery rhymes and songs
usually have simple melodies thus
making it easier for them to sing.
Example: Humpty Dumpty and Three
Blind Mice
Rhyming Words