Different types of poetry and elements.pptx

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1. Different types of poetry Lyric Dramatic Narrative

2. Philippine poetry is rich and diverse, encompassing various forms and styles. Here are the key features of the three main types of Philippine poetry: lyric, narrative, and dramatic

3. Lyric Poetry Personal and Emotional : Lyric poetry often expresses personal feelings and emotions. It is usually written in the first person. Musical Quality : This type of poetry often has a musical rhythm and can be set to music. It includes forms like songs, sonnets, and odes. Imagery and Figurative Language : Lyric poems use vivid imagery and figurative language to evoke emotions and create a strong visual impact

4. Narrative Poetry Storytelling : Narrative poetry tells a story with a clear beginning, middle, and end. It includes epics, ballads, and romances. Characters and Plot : These poems have characters, a plot, and often a conflict that drives the narrative forward. Descriptive Detail : Narrative poems use detailed descriptions to build the setting and develop the story

5. Dramatic Poetry Dialogue and Monologue : Dramatic poetry is written in the form of a speech or dialogue, often intended to be performed. It includes soliloquies and dramatic monologues. Characterization : This type of poetry focuses on the thoughts and feelings of characters, often revealing their inner conflicts and motivations.

6. Theatrical Elements : Dramatic poems incorporate elements of drama, such as tension, conflict, and resolution

7. Poetry is a rich and diverse form of literature that uses various elements to create meaning, evoke emotions, and convey messages. Here are some key elements of poetry:

8. Structure and Form : This includes the overall layout of the poem, such as stanzas, verses, and line breaks.  Different forms include sonnets, haikus, limericks, and free verse

9. Meter : The rhythmic structure of a poem, determined by the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables.  Common metrical feet include iambs, trochees, dactyls, and anapests

10. Rhyme and Rhyme Scheme : The repetition of similar sounds, usually at the end of lines.  Rhyme schemes can vary, such as ABAB or AABB

11. Sound and Rhythm : This includes alliteration, assonance, consonance, and onomatopoeia, which contribute to the musical quality of a poem 3

12. Figurative Language : Use of metaphors, similes, personification, and hyperbole to create vivid imagery and express complex ideas 1 .

13. Imagery : Descriptive language that appeals to the senses, helping to create a mental picture for the reader 3 .

14. Theme : The central idea or message of the poem 1 .

15. Tone and Mood : The poet’s attitude towards the subject (tone) and the emotional atmosphere of the poem (mood) 1 .

16. Syntax : The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a poem 1 .

17. Speaker : The voice or persona that narrates the poem 1 .

18. These elements work together to create the unique experience of reading and interpreting poetry.