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The document outlines various genres and forms of poetry, including narrative, lyrical, and dramatic poetry, along with specific forms such as free verse, haiku, limerick, and sonnet. Each form is described in terms of its origins, structures, and characteristics. The presentation aims to help Grade 8 students distinguish among these genres and understand their features.

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Poetry Forms and Genres Presentation in Colorful Modern Style

The document outlines various genres and forms of poetry, including narrative, lyrical, and dramatic poetry, along with specific forms such as free verse, haiku, limerick, and sonnet. Each form is described in terms of its origins, structures, and characteristics. The presentation aims to help Grade 8 students distinguish among these genres and understand their features.

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GENRES AND

FORMS OF
POETRY
Grade 8 Presentation
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Distinguish among three overarching genres of poetry—narrative, lyrical,
and dramatic.

Understand the origins, features and structures of the following forms of


poetry:

• Free verse • Haiku • Limerick


• Blank Verse • Sonnet • Epic
• Tanka • Cinquain • Villanelle
WHAT IS NARRATIVE
POETRY?
Narrative poems tell a complete story with a fully-developed plot.
Characters, settings, events, conflicts and resolutions are all
found in narrative poetry.

While this genre of poetry tells a story with a beginning, middle


and end, it is still written in verse and employs poetic devices
and like meter, rhyme and figurative language.
WHAT IS LYRICAL
POETRY?
Lyrical poems are short, songlike poems that express the emotions
and feelings of the speaker.

This genre of poetry began in Greece and was originally meant to


be accompanied by music. While traditional lyrical poetry follows
strict rules, modern forms of lyrical poetry often deviate from these
rules.
WHAT IS DRAMATIC POETRY?
Dramatic poems are written in verse and usually meant to be
recited or acted out, hence the root word “drama.”

Dramatic poetry is similar to narrative poetry in that they both tell


a story. Dramatic poems, however, are more theatrical. Many
famous literary plays are considered examples of dramatic poetry
because they are written in verse and often performed on stage.
THE FREE VERSE
Free verse poetry became popular in the early
20th century. Free verse is a form of lyrical poetry.
Some of the most influential poetry is written in
this form.

Free verse does not follow a consistent rhyme


scheme or meter. This form does not lack
structure, but it does give poets freedom in how
they organize and express their ideas.
THE BLANK VERSE
Blank verse poetry first began in the 16th
century in Italy during the Renaissance. For
decades, blank verse was the most common
form of poetry used by English poets. It is a type
used often in dramatic and epic poetry.

This form strictly follows a specific meter, almost


always iambic pentameter. However, blank
verse does not follow a rhyme scheme.
THE TANKA
Originating in the seventh century, tankas are
considered the basic form of Japanese poetry.
Tankas use vivid imagery to express gratitude
and love of the writer and to spark reflection in
the reader.

Tankas consist of five lines and 31 syllables. The


first and third lines have five syllables, and the
second, fourth, and fifth lines have seven
syllables. Tankas do not have to rhyme or follow a
certain meter.
THE HAIKU
Derived from the tanka, haikus are another form
of Japanese poetry. Haikus are brief, simple, and
direct in the ideas they express. While haikus
traditionally describe nature, over the centuries,
they have become a fun, beginner-friendly form
of poetry written about any topic.

Haikus consist of three lines with five syllables in


the first and third lines and seven syllables in the
second line.
THE SONNET
Sonnets originated in Italy some time during the
13th century. A classic form of poetry, sonnets
have taken on many variations over the years.
They often describe the trials of romantic love
and the human experience.

This form consists of fourteen lines written in


iambic pentameter that are connected by a
specific rhyme scheme. Two major variations of
sonnets are the Petrarchan (Italian) and the
Shakespearean (English).
THE CINQUAIN
The cinquain came about in the early 20th
century, with roots medieval French literature. The
form of cinquains draw on inspiration from the
Japanese haiku and tanka.

Traditionally, this form consists of five lines, each


line containing a specific number of syllables. The
first and last line contain two syllables, and the
three middle lines contain four, six, and eight
syllables, respectively. Cinquains do not usually
follow a rhyme scheme.
THE LIMERICK
While the exact origin of the limerick is unknown,
it most likely originated in Ireland in the 18th
century. Limericks are humorous, often crass and
sometimes nonsensical. This form is popular in
children’s literature due to its light-hearded, easy-
to-follow rhythm.

Limericks consist of five lines and follow an


AABBA rhyme scheme. Some limericks also use
repetition of the first and last lines.
THE EPIC
Perhaps the oldest form of poetry, epics are a
type of narrative poetry. Epics tell long,
grandiose tales of ancient heroes and their
journeys, the doings of gods and goddesses, and
adventures of danger and glory.

The structure of epic poems depends on the


culture in which it is written. Some epics follow
a strict meter while others use non-rhyming
alliterative verse.
THE VILLANELLE
Originating in France in the 16th century,
villanelles are song-like poems. Villanelles can
focus on any topic, but many famous examples
focus on topics of obsession or topics that capture
the poet’s attention.

Consisting of 19 lines grouped into six stanzas,


villanelles follow a strict rhyme scheme and use
repetition.

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