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- 2. A poem written in prose format, without line breaks, yet maintains poetic qualities.
- 5. A five-line poem with a specific syllable or word count per line, often used to express a single thought.
- 8. A poem with lines of syllables following the Fibonacci sequence (1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, ...).
- 9. A lyrical poem expressing praise or admiration, often with elaborate and formal language.
- 11. A poem with no specific structure, rhyme scheme, or meter, allowing for freedom of expression.
- 14. A ballad that tells a story with a plot and characters, often set to music.
- 17. A four-line biographical poem with a specific rhyme scheme (AABB), often humorous.
- 21. A short, witty poem or statement that often conveys a satirical message.
- 23. A five-line Japanese poem with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5-7-7.
- 24. A three-line poem with a 5-7-5 syllable structure, originating from Japan.
- 25. A poem where the layout on the page forms a visual shape related to the content.
- 29. A humorous five-line poem with a distinctive rhythm and rhyme scheme (AABBA).
- 32. A poem that tells a story with characters, a plot, and a narrative arc.
- 33. A poem written in a humorous or whimsical tone, often with playful language.
- 34. A short poem expressing personal emotions and thoughts, typically written in the first person.
- 36. A seven-line stanza with a specific rhyme scheme (ABABBCC).
- 37. A poem reflecting a moment of sudden insight or revelation.
- 39. A poem in which all lines end with the same rhyme.
- 40. Drama written in verse, combining elements of poetry and theatrical performance.
- 41. Poetry characterized by an emphasis on emotion and nature, often associated with the Romantic era.
- 42. Two lines of poetry that usually rhyme and have the same meter.
- 43. A reflective poem that mourns the death of someone or laments a loss.
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- 1. A poem that explores historical events, figures, or periods.
- 3. A long narrative poem detailing heroic deeds and events of historical significance.
- 4. A poem idealizing rural life and nature, often focusing on shepherds or country life.
- 6. A reflective poem about the loss of a pastoral setting or rural life.
- 7. A form of free verse with irregular line lengths and no set meter or rhyme.
- 10. A narrative poem that tells a story, often set to music with a regular meter and rhyme.
- 12. A 19-line poem with a strict pattern of repetition and rhyme, often exploring themes of loss.
- 13. A poem with a repeating pattern where lines are repeated throughout, typically in quatrains.
- 15. A 15-line poem with a repeating refrain and a specific rhyme scheme (AABBA).
- 16. A poem where the first letter of each line spells out a word or message.
- 18. Writing that uses poetic language and techniques but is formatted as prose.
- 19. A 14-line poem often written in iambic pentameter, popularized by Shakespeare.
- 20. Unrhymed verse, typically written in iambic pentameter, often used in dramatic and narrative poetry.
- 22. A form of Persian verse with a series of couplets, each ending in the same phrase or word.
- 26. An eight-line poem with a repeating first line and a specific rhyme scheme (ABaAabAB).
- 27. A three-line stanza form with an interlocking rhyme scheme (ABA BCB CDC).
- 28. A four-line stanza with a specific rhyme scheme, such as ABAB.
- 30. Poetry where the physical shape of the poem contributes to its meaning.
- 31. A complex 39-line poem with repeated end-words and a strict pattern.
- 35. A poem in which a speaker addresses a silent listener, revealing their inner thoughts.
- 38. A type of poetry with irregular rhythm and often trivial subject matter, sometimes humorous.