Friday, November 22, 2013

Types of poetry inspired by the Ancient Romans

Ode-- Similar to a lyric, but more formal. An ode is a structured poem praising or glorifying an event or individual, describing nature intellectually as well as emotionally.

Lyric-- Type of poetry that expresses personal or emotional feelings. Traditionally written in the present tense.

Elegy-- A mournful, melancholic poem. Typically mourns the dead. 

Exphrastic-- A written piece that is a graphic, often dramatic, description of a visual work of art. 

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