funny poetry

Definition: Contains 14 lines, typically with two rhyming stanzas known as a rhyming

couplet at the end

Definition: Nature is often at the center of these types of poems as well. In general, will

focus on describing a rural place, but the terms will be peaceful and endearing.

Definition: A type of lyric poem in the form of an address to a particular subject, often elevated in

style or manner and written in varied or irregular meter.

Definition: Tells the story of an event in the form of a poem. There is a strong sense of narration,

characters, and plot.

Definition: A short poem of songlike quality

Definition: A poem that is often silly or whimsical, written in five lines with an AABBA

rhyme scheme. Often, tell a short, humorous story.

Definition: A Japanese form of poetry, which is composed of three non-rhyming lines.

They often express feelings and thoughts about nature.

Definition: Usually tell the story of a mythical warrior and the great things that he

accomplished in all of his journeys such as The Odyssey and The Iliad.

Definition: Express a lament, often over the death of a loved one. Popular for funerals.

Definition: Often, will tell stories and they tend to be of a mystical nature. As a song

does, to have a refrain that repeats at various intervals throughout