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The document provides an overview of various types of poetry, including narrative, dramatic, lyric, epic, ballad, haiku, ode, elegy, sonnet, and song, each defined by its unique characteristics and examples. It also outlines prose forms such as short stories, novels, plays, legends, fables, biographies, autobiographies, narratives, essays, memoirs, diaries, and journals. The distinctions between these literary forms highlight their purposes, structures, and emotional impacts.

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21st Cenutry 3rd Topic

The document provides an overview of various types of poetry, including narrative, dramatic, lyric, epic, ballad, haiku, ode, elegy, sonnet, and song, each defined by its unique characteristics and examples. It also outlines prose forms such as short stories, novels, plays, legends, fables, biographies, autobiographies, narratives, essays, memoirs, diaries, and journals. The distinctions between these literary forms highlight their purposes, structures, and emotional impacts.

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POETRY

This literary type is usually written in lines and


is characterized by having the element of
rhythm, sound, imagery, and form.
Its main purpose is to express feelings,
thoughts, and ideas.
Narrative Poetry

This poetry tells a story and has the elements of a


narrative such as characters, setting, conflict, etc.
"Bayani ng Bukid" by Al Perez: This poem tells the
story of a farmer's life and his contributions to society. It's a
simple yet powerful narrative that highlights the heroism in
everyday life
Dramatic Poetry
This is an emotionally appealing drama written in verse that tells
a story and is intended to be recited or sung in front of the
audience by a character speaking in poetry.
Example: Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare is an
excellent example of dramatic poetry. The play is a tragedy
that uses poetic language to convey the intense emotions
and actions of its characters. Shakespeare's use of iambic
pentameter and various poetic devices enhances the
dramatic effect of the story
Lyric Poetry

It is the most common type of poetry that focuses on


expressing feelings rather than telling a story. "Bayan Ko" by
Jose Corazon de Jesus: This poem is a patriotic piece that
expresses deep love and longing for the Philippines. It has
been set to music and is often sung as a symbol of national
pride. Patula na story
An epic is a long narrative
poem that tells the story of
heroic deeds and
adventures, often involving
legendary or historical
figures.
A ballad is a poem or song
that narrates a story in
short stanzas. It often has a
musical quality and is
typically about love,
adventure, or folklore.
Metrical refers to the
rhythmic structure of a
poem, which is determined
by the arrangement of
stressed and unstressed
syllables (metrical romance)
A tale is a narrative or
story, which can be
either true or fictional,
often imaginatively
recounted
Dramatic refers to anything
related to drama or the
performance of drama. It
often describes something
that is sudden, striking, or
exciting.
A monologue is a long speech by
one character in a play, movie, or
other performance. It can also
refer to a long, uninterrupted
speech by one person during a
conversation.
A soliloquy is a type of
monologue where a character
speaks their thoughts aloud,
usually while alone on stage. This
allows the audience to hear the
character's inner thoughts and
feelings.
A haiku is a traditional Japanese form of poetry
consisting of three lines with a syllable pattern
of 5-7-5. It often captures a moment in nature
or an emotion.

Example:
An old silent pond
A frog jumps into the pond—
Splash! Silence again.
An ode is a type of lyrical poem that
praises or glorifies a person, place, thing,
or idea. It often has an elevated style and
varied or irregular meter.

Example:
"Ode to the West Wind" by Percy
Bysshe Shelley celebrates the power and
beauty of the wind.
An elegy is a poem of serious reflection,
typically lamenting the loss of someone
who has died. It often expresses sorrow
and mourning.

Example:
"O Captain! My Captain!" by Walt
Whitman mourns the death of President
Abraham Lincoln.
A sonnet is a 14-line poem with a specific
rhyme scheme and meter, usually iambic
pentameter. There are different types of
sonnets, such as the Shakespearean (or
English) and Petrarchan (or Italian)
sonnets.
Example:
"Sonnet 18" by William Shakespeare:
Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?
A song is a short poem or set of
words set to music. Songs are
meant to be sung and often have a
repetitive structure and rhyme.
Example:
"Bayan Ko" is a famous Filipino
patriotic song expressing love for
the country.
PROSE
It is a form of written or spoken
language that follows the natural flow
of speech and grammatical structure,
without a metrical pattern or rhyme
scheme.
A short story is a brief work of
fiction that can typically be read in
one sitting. It usually focuses on a
single incident or character and
aims to evoke a single effect or
mood.
A novel is a long, fictional
narrative that explores
characters and events in
great detail. It often involves
complex plots and subplots
A play is a dramatic work
intended for performance by
actors on a stage. It consists
of dialogue between
characters and is divided into
acts and scenes.
A legend is a traditional story
or group of stories told
about a particular person or
place. Legends are often
rooted in historical events
but include mythical
elements.
A fable is a short story
that typically features
animals as characters and
conveys a moral lesson.
A biography is an account
of someone's life written
by another person.
An autobiography is an
account of a person's life
written by that person
A narrative is a spoken or
written account of
connected events; a story.
An essay is a short piece of
writing on a particular
subject, often expressing the
author's personal viewpoint.
A memoir are accounts
written by somebody
about meaningful scenes
in his/her life and
experiences or any special
events.
A diary is a book in which
one keeps a daily record of
events and experiences.
A journal is a daily record of
news and events of a
personal nature; a diary

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