Narrative Poetry
Poetry type: Narrative
A narrative poem is a poem which tells a story. It can either rhyme or be unrhymed, fiction or non-fiction. Most narrative poems are broken up into stanzas. It should contain a plot, characterization, setting, and theme. Thus, it contains all the elements of the short story.
Directions:
In your mind, create a short story. Think about the characters, plot, setting, and theme. Think of how the plot could be broken up into small sections. You may want to think of repeating a line, lines or stanza for effect. Then, write the poem, revise, and edit.
Sample:
For good examples, read:
The Highwayman, by Alfred Noyes
Casey at the Bat, by Thayer
The Cremation of Sam McGee, by Robert Service
Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout, by Shel Silverstein
The Night before Christmas, (A Visit from St. Nicholas) by Clement Clarke Moore
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