narrative poem

Narrative poems have characters, events, and plot. This topic is part of Poetry within Literature. This page currently draws on 4 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.

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A narrative poem primarily does what?

Answer: Tells a story

Bonus fact: Narrative poems have characters, events, and plot.

Which ancient works are examples of long narrative poems?

Answer: The Iliad and The Odyssey

Bonus fact: Epic poetry is a major form of narrative poetry.

How does a narrative poem differ from a lyric poem?

Answer: It emphasizes story and events

Bonus fact: Lyric poetry emphasizes personal feeling or reflection.

An epic poem is a long narrative poem about what kind of subject?

Answer: Heroic deeds and major events

Bonus fact: Epics often involve journeys, battles, gods, and nations.

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