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The key takeaways are that dramatic poetry tells a story through dialogue and actions of characters, aims to make the reader feel like a witness to the events, and separates itself from other forms through its emphasis on physical expression.
Dramatic poetry presents characters speaking to each other or themselves, gives the reader a sense that they are witnessing an event, focuses on how individuals respond emotionally and physically to situations, and connects the reader to the characters through emotions.
Key features of dramatic poetry include having a setting, dramatic situation, emotional conflict, natural language, and rhythm. It also typically follows verse form or rhymes to make the lines flow well when delivered.
Narrative poetry -
poetry that tells a story.
contains plot, characterizatio n, setting, conflict, tone, symbolism, dialogue can be fictional or nonfictional. Have imagery, figurative language, and sound patterns. is told from the point of view of a main character, a witness to the events in the story, or a person who is retelling a story he or she heard from another person. With the exception of epic poems, narrative poetry tells a story in a more summarized manner than prose. main purpose of narrative poetry is to entertain, not to express the poet's thoughts or feelings. usually begin with an exposition describing the main characters or the setting. can also be used to relate historical or biographical events. Dramatic poetry Presents one or more characters speaking, usually to each other Sometimes to themselves or directly to the reader Gives the idea that the reader is actually witnessing a dramatic event. One character speaks to one or more other characters, whose replies are not given in the poem. The speaker through a moment of personal crisis reveals his deepest thoughts.
Dramatic poetry has :
1. a definite setting 2. a dramatic situation
3. emotional conflict 4. a natural language
5. rhythm
What is dramatic poetry? also known as dramatic verse or verse drama. It is a written work that tells a story and connects the reader to an audience through emotions or behavior. A form of narrative closely related to acting. It is usually performed physically and can be either spoken or sung. This type of poetry uses the speech and actions of at least one person to depict a scene or plot. It is from the characters point of view, giving the audience an idea of his personality, morals, history and dreams. It is different than plain narrative because the focus is usually on how that individual, emotionally or physically controls or responds to what is going on making a fictional person come alive is much easier when someone can show physically what that character is supposed to feel or do. This is the main way that dramatic poetry separates itself from other forms It requires action, such as making facial expressions, gesturing or interacting with other people or things in the room. i) ii) iii) iv) v) KEY FEATURES OF DRAMATIC POETRY The text usually follows verse form or rhymes. It typically ends up feeling very rhythmic. Writers often think about this as theyre making up a new dramatic poem, because they want a person to be able to deliver the lines well, and because they want the audience to understand whats happening. vi) vii) viii) KEY FEATURES OF DRAMATIC POETRY s o l i l o q u y
a character speaks mainly to himself, not interacting with anyone else. It typically is a good way to quickly show what he thinks, wants or is going to do, because it gives insights into his mind.
The best example comes from William Shakespeares tragic play, Hamlet, in which Hamlet questions whether it is better to live or die. D r a m a t i c
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It is very similar to a soliloquy in that it reveals something about the speaking character. The main difference is that, the actor is talking to someone else in the play, not just himself. This second person doesnt say anything, but their presence often makes the speech a little bit more believable. This type of dramatic poetry usually shows up during critical moments in the plot. Eg: My Last Duchess , Ferrara Robert Browning Character Sketch The writers main goal is to make the audience feel something for the character, rather than to move the plot along. The feeling can be sympathy, hatred or anything in between. Also incorporates the element of suspense, conflict, or tension
The result is usually that a person watching the play becomes emotionally connected to what is going on, creating a more memorable theater experience. The individual delivering the lines serves the main role of observer. Eg: Abou Ben Adhem James Henry & Leigh Hunt Dialogue takes at least two people, who exchange lines to direct action, give information or tell something about themselves. the benefit of this form is that actors can play off each other, responding naturally to what the other person does so that the play doesnt seem overly rehearsed. An example in this group is The Shadowy Waters by William Butler Yeats. WHAT IS LIMERICK? a humorous poem five lines long in which the first, second, and fifth lines have one rhyme and the third and fourth another a light or humorous verse form of five chiefly anapestic verses of which lines 1, 2, and 5 are of three feet and lines 3 and 4 are of two feet with a rhyme scheme of aabba http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/limerick Consists of five lines. The first line usually begins with 'There was a....' and ends with a name, person or place.
A limerick should have a rhyme scheme of aabba: Lines 1,2 and 5 rhyme and lines 3 and 4 rhyme. Lines 1,2 and 5 should have 7 10 syllables and lines 3 and 4 should have 5 7 syllables.
Lines three and four are shorter, constructed of two anapests each (dimetres) and again rhyming with each other.
The theme is diverse and it is primarily linked to human characteristics, morals and customs.
Limericks are described as a form of 'anapestic trimeter'; the 'anapest' is a poetic verse consisting of three syllables.
Lines one, two and five of a limerick should consist of three anapests each (trimetres) , concluding with an identical or similar phoneme to create the rhyme.
Focuses on a very simple subjects + providing an interesting or unexpected perspective
Two distinct image are placed in juxtaposition enlightening connection between the two
The poem involves nature and seasonal reference is often in haiku
Haiku Haiku is a Japanese poetry form an unrhymed three-line poem Written form : Line 1: 5 syllables Line 2: 7 syllables Line 3: 5 syllables Most often, haiku poems are about seasons or nature Winter is coming. Snow will be arriving soon. We should rake the leaves. Funny haiku
My homework is late. My dog ate it this morning. I sure like my dog. Haiku Structural rules Seasonal themes In Japan, these poem is valued for its simplicity, openness, depth and lightness. Structural rules: Use exactly 17 syllables Syllables are arranged in three lines of 5-7-5 Avoid similes and metaphors Refers to the season of the year
Seasonal theme: Contain a kigo, a season word Seasonal words isnt always that obvious, so might as well consider the theme to find it The wren is chirping, But it grows dusk just the same. Haiku master Issa
A wren chirping The growing dusk Notice the image of : NURSERY RHYMES A nursery rhyme is a short rhyming story, often set to music and usually designed for young children.
Songs for children often serve as an oral record of important political and historical events.
They also can preserve archaic forms of language.
In the English language, the bulk of commonly used nursery rhymes date from the 16th-18th centuries, with some originating in Europe and others, such as Mary Had a Little Lamb. Has simple vocabulary and a catchy rhyme.
Nursery rhymes are often used to help young children build their vocabulary.
Counting is often integrated into nursery rhymes.
They also show children how to find and keep a beat, and they can be used to get children to start reading.
When a child learns a nursery rhyme, he or she also can learn to follow it on a page, so many children learn the fundamentals of reading this way. Rhyming Words Has/ have character(s) May take different forms The theme can be very loose or focused Simple poems set to music Characteristics And Features Most of nursery rhymes and songs are simple poems set to music. Thus they share a lot of characteristics of poems like: short phrases and a large number of repetitions. For example: Pussy cat, pussy cat, where have you been? I've been to London to look at the Queen. Pussy cat, pussy cat, what did you do there? I frightened a little mouse, under the chair.
Simple poems set to music The nursery rhymes and songs have character(s) or subject(s) in it. Most of the characters are relatable with childrens daily life. Example: Little Miss Muffet Has/ have character(s) Childrens nursery rhymes and songs, may take different forms (like many other songs). For examples: Monologues Sung by a group Story form Sung by a single narrator May take different forms Childrens nursery rhymes and songs usually have simple melodies thus making it easier for them to sing. Example: Humpty Dumpty and Three Blind Mice Rhyming Words