Across
- 1. a poem that makes the shape of a diamond.
- 4. lyrical poem of exalted style and tone expressing the writer's thoughts and feelings about a particular person or subject, usually written to that person or subject:
- 5. a five line poem which consists of 2, 4, 6, 8 then 2 syllables
- 6. extended narrative poem in elevated style or language celebrating the deeds of a legendary hero
- 9. a poem that has 14 lines and a particular pattern of rhyme
- 10. a humorous poem with five lines
- 11. poem that is an absurd or comically exaggerated imitation of something; a caricature/parody
- 12. a sad poem especially remembering someone who has died or something in the past
Down
- 1. poem of theatrical quality meant to be read to an audience with one solitary speaker with no dialogue coming from any other characters.
- 2. A Japanese poem in five lines and thirty-one syllables, giving a complete picture of an event or mood.
- 3. poem in which certain letters often the first in each line spell out a name or message
- 7. a poem describing an idealized rural life, pastoral scenes
- 8. A Japanese poem of 17 lines in three lines of 5, 7 and 5 traditionally evoking images of the natural world
- 11. song like poem that usually tells a story