Elements of Poetry
Types of Poetry
Purpose of Writer
100

The reason why an author writes.

Purpose

100

A short poem, usually written in the first person point of view and expresses personal thoughts and feelings.

Lyric poetry

100

Dancing shadows in the night,
Stars above that twinkle bright,
Laughter echoes, spirits soar,
As moonbeams play along the shore.  

to entertain

200

It is the perspective of the speaker in the poem.

Point of View

200

A poem that tells a story. It's long and elaborate and has beginning, middle and end. It has also a setting and character.

narrative poetry

200

With words I weave a story bright,
To spark a thought or bring delight.
I write to share a piece of me,
And paint the world for all to see.

to inform

300

Literary genre that makes the authors express themselves and their feelings and ideas mostly through their rhyme and rhythm.

Poetry

300

This poetry does not tell a story but it's more on self-expression and its often musical.

lyric poetry

300

Stars shiver Because space is cold. Here they spin

The silences between them Vast and innumerable

to entertain

400

Has something to do with how long or how short the subject is.

Length

400

It is intended to be read aloud in front of an audience. This poetry is closely related to acting. 

dramatic poetry

400

Days will pass,

And things will grow old. Flowers will bloom, And soon will decay.

But when friendship starts,

All of the year it will remain fresh.

to inform

500

The manner how something said or performed. 

Delivery

500

Monologue is an example of this poetry.

Dramatic poetry

500

Hold high the brow serene,

O youth, where now you stand;

Let the bright sheen Of your grace be seen,

hope of my fatherland! - To the Philippine Youth by Dr. Jose Rizal  

to persuade