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Narrative Poetry. Characteristics. Tells a story Same elements as fiction ( it has a character, setting, problem/solution, cause/effect) Rhyme Rhythm Dialogue (talking) Point of View (1 st person, 3 rd person) Humor. Author’s Purpose. To entertain. Author’s Techniques ….
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Characteristics • Tells a story • Same elements as fiction ( it has a character, setting, problem/solution, cause/effect) • Rhyme • Rhythm • Dialogue (talking) • Point of View (1st person, 3rd person) • Humor
Author’s Purpose To entertain
Alliteration When most all of the words begin with the same letter and sound. Britney bear brought us bright, but brittle, brass.
Onomatopoeia Words that sound like the sounds an object makes. (Examples: Boom, bang, slash, slurp, gurgle, meow, woof )
Rhyme What is the pattern? ABAB pattern? ABBA pattern?
Repetition When a line (or more) is repeated throughout the poem.
Hyperbole Exaggeration (I could eat a horse.)
Imagery Thoughts that you can see, hear, touch, smell or taste. The odor stung my nose and watered my eyes.
Mood How does the poem make you feel? Sad (gloomy) Happy Frightened On edge (suspenseful)
Narrative Poetry … the end