Types of Poetry

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A couplet is a group of 2 lines.

A lyric poem consists of a single speaker expressing a state of mind, emotion, or thought.

A sonnet typically has 14 lines.

Free verse poetry does not follow a specific rhyme scheme or meter.

A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space.

Imagery is used to create vivid and descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

An ode is a type of lyrical stanza that expresses praise or admiration.

A narrative poem tells a story, while a lyric poem expresses personal feelings or thoughts.