Types of poems?

Question

What is a Prose poem,Found poem,Lyric poem,Ode,Elegy,Epic and Ballad?

Answer 1

prose poem- written in verse like paradise lost
lyric - musical, like those we recite in sunday shool
elegy - mourning, like my recent poems
epic- mostly adventure, long narrative about exploits of a character, also called heroic poems
ballad- see ballads of development.
ode- see keats' grecian urn
found- no idea
why not consult dictionary of literary terms
gotta go now, gd luck

Answer 2

Prose poetry is usually considered an archaeological form of poetry written in prose that breaks some of the normal rules associated with prose discourse, for heightened imagery or emotional effect, among other purposes.Most critics argue that prose poetry belongs in the genre of poetry because of its use of metaphorical language and attention to language. Other critics argue that prose poetry falls into the genre of prose because prose poetry relies on prose's association with narrative, its consistent divergence of discourse, and its reliance on readers' expectation of an objective presentation of truth in prose. Yet others argue that the prose poem gains its subversiveness through its fusion of both poetic and prosaic elements.As a specific form, prose poetry is generally assumed to have originated in the 19th century in France. it is not a very popular form and you will have difficulty in finding examples from this particular genere of poetry.

Found poetry is the rearrangement of words, phrases, and sometimes whole passages that are taken from other sources and reframed as poetry by changes in spacing and lines (and consequently meaning), or by altering the text by additions or deletions. The resulting poem can be defined as "treated" i.e. changed in a profound and systematic manner or "untreated" i.e. maintaining the same order, syntax and meaning as in the original.

Lyric poetry is a form of poetry that does not attempt to tell a story, as do epic poetry and dramatic poetry, but is of a more personal nature instead. Rather than portraying characters and actions, the lyric poet addresses the reader directly, portraying his or her own feelings, states of mind, and perceptions. It is used for both singing and reading purposes.

Ode (Classical Greek: ὠδὴ) is a form of stately and elaborate lyrical verse. it is basically written pay hommage to something. it is in the praise of lover, nature or any thing that inspires the poet. you must read Keats odes to grasp the true beauty of this genere. technically a classic ode is structured in three parts - the strophe, the antistrophe and the epode but different forms such as the homostrophic ode and the irregular ode exist.

The epic is one of the major forms of narrative literature. It retells in a continuous narrative the life and works of a heroic or mythological person or group of persons. Iliad, Odyssey Ramayana, are examples of the epic genre.


Elegy was originally used for a type of poetic metre (Elegiac metre), but is also used for a poem of mourning, a reflection on the death of someone or on a sorrow generally. In addition, an elegy may be a type of musical work, usually in a sad and somber attitude. thomas Grey’s elegies are famous and if you have a chance to read them you will realize that this fame is well deserved. in East you will find elegies written on the death of Prophet’s grandson. some famous elegies are weitten to mourn the lost glory of past.

ballad is a story, usually a narrative or poem, in a song. Any story form may be told as a ballad, such as historical accounts or fairy tales. It usually has foreshortened, alternating four- and three-stress lines ('ballad meter') and simple repeating rhymes, often with a refrain.If it is based on political or religious themes, a ballad may be a hymn. there are also love ballads. It should not be confused with the ballade, a 14th and 15th century French verse form.

Answer 3

I only know these :
Ballad: A poem which tells a story

Sonnet: A 14 line poem, normally in a 8/6 break carrying 1 and only 1 main idea

Blank verse: A poem which has no rhyme scheme

Couplet: A poem in which each two lines rhyme (aa,bb,cc)

Split couplet: A poem in which every other line rhymes (abab/cdcd)

I hope I helped you

Answer 4

Check this website.

http://www.poetrypreviews.com/poets/prosepoem.html

It has a very indepth answer.