Narrative

Definition: A poem that tells a story. It can be short or long and also be simple or detailed.
Facts on Narrative Poetry
 * It is not as strict and as structured as other poems.
 * They are not always told in sequence.
 * Uses repetition and metaphors throughout the poems.
 * Also can use personification, imagery, and alliteration.
 * It uses the exact same plot structure as a story, which includes introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
 * It can also be as long as a story or very short.

History of Narrative Poetry
 * Narrative poetry was originated in Greece.
 * It has been around for a long long time, it is primarily the first type of poetry created.
 * It can be traced back to Homer's Iliad and can even be possibly traced beyond.


 * __Examples of Narrative Poetry:__**

Ex. 1: Homer's Iliad was considered one of the first narrative poems ever made. It starts off by telling about the Trojan War. The Iliad is a very famous poem and has been around for thousands of years.
 * If you would like to read Homer Iliad's famous poetry, please click this link** http://classics.mit.edu/Homer/iliad.mb.txt

Ex. 2: media type="custom" key="571555" This video gives a very well written example of what narrative poetry is and is also by the famous Homer. This story like the Illiad uses personification and imagery. It has a very suspenseful climax and is writen in greek and was translated so it may be hard to understand. It follows the plot of a short story like most narrative poetry does. = =

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Bibliography

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