Quarter1_Week7_The Narrative Poetry.pptx

The different types of Narrative poetry and the examples.

1. Narrative poetry

2. Narrative poetry - Tells a story - has a plot -Combines excitement of story with elements of poetry. - is similar to Lyric poetry. It uses rhymes, and other poetic devices but it tells a longer and largest series of events. -This emphasis on progression of action, and the settings of stories.

3. STANZA -Arrangement of certain number of lines forming a division of a poem. SPEAKER - The narrative voice in a poem.

4. FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE - a speech or writing that departs from literal meaning in order to achieve a special effect or meaning.

5. EXAMPLES OF NARRATIVE POETRY 1. BALLAD - it is ballad or song if the poem narrates a story in short stanzas. Two types a. TRADITIONAL BALLADS - generally of unknown authorship since it has been passed orally from one generation to the next. b. MODERN BALLAD -imitate the traditional in terms of forms and structure but it is more literary.

6. EXAMPLES OF NARRATIVE POETRY 2. EPIC -it is a long poem, typically one derived from ancient and oral tradition. -it narrates the deeds and adventure of legendary heroic people such as gods, kings, knights, and other people in high stature and may also feature the past history of nation. Ex: 1. Beowulf- Old English (Anglo-American Literature) 2. Ramayana and Mahabharata - Hidu 3. Biag ni Lam-ang (Phil. Epic)

7. EXAMPLES OF NARRATIVE POETRY 3. MEDIEVAL ROMANCE -tales that deals with heroes of chivalry like famous kings and knights. -it features Christian morals and courtly love. Examples: 1. Charlemagne - The song of Roland written by Chanson de Roland 2. King Arthur - written by Sir Thomas Malory

8. DRAMATIC POETRY - a type of poetry that is generally performed on stage which allows the audience to unfold the story before them. - it uses lights, music, and props to achieves effects as changes the mood, setting, etc.

9. COMEDY - characterized by its humorous or satirical tone and its depiction of amusing people or events. - a kind of drama in which the characters ultimately triumph over adversity. William Shakespeare - the most famous English Poet.

10. MORALITY PLAY - is a medieval allegorical drama which personifies abstract qualities such as faith and mercy as. the main character presents a lesson about good conduct.

11. MISTERY PLAY - performed during the late middle ages and the early renaissance period. - is a popular medieval play based on Biblical stories or the lives of saints.

12. SHADOW PLAY - is a unique dramatic performance in which shadows cast from puppets are used to enact. Like from the epic Ramayana. - the performance is accompanied by music, usually presented during weddings, cremations and religious festival.

13. End of Lesson… Thank you!