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This document discusses different types of poems and provides examples of each type. It defines haiku poems as 3-line stanzas that focus on nature, and notes that free verse poems have no set structure or pattern. It also outlines cinquains, epic poems, ballads, acrostic poems, and sonnets - providing their key characteristics. The document concludes by briefly introducing two famous poets, William Shakespeare and Edgar Allan Poe.

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Poem

This document discusses different types of poems and provides examples of each type. It defines haiku poems as 3-line stanzas that focus on nature, and notes that free verse poems have no set structure or pattern. It also outlines cinquains, epic poems, ballads, acrostic poems, and sonnets - providing their key characteristics. The document concludes by briefly introducing two famous poets, William Shakespeare and Edgar Allan Poe.

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Poem

a piece of writing that partakes of the nature of both speech and song that is nearly
always rhythmical, usually metaphorical, and often exhibits such formal elements as
meter, rhyme, and stanzaic structure.

Different Types of Poem

Haiku Poems
Traditionally, haiku poems are three-line stanzas with a 5/7/5 syllable count. This form of
poetry also focuses on the beauty and simplicity found in nature. As its popularity grew, the
5/7/5 formula has often been broken. However, the focus remains the same - simple moments
in life.

Free Verse Poems


Free verse poems are the least defined. In fact, they're deliberately irregular, taking on an
improvisational bent. There's no formula, no pattern. Rather, the writer and reader must work
together to set the speed, intonation, and emotional pull.

Cinquains
A cinquain is a five-line poem inspired by the Japanese haiku. There are many different
variations of cinquain including American cinquains, didactic cinquains, reverse cinquains,
butterfly cinquains and crown cinquains.

Epic Poems
An epic is a long and narrative poem that normally tells a story about a hero or an adventure.
Epics can be presented as oral or written stories.

Ballad Poems
Ballad poems also tell a story, like epic poems do. However, ballad poetry is often based on
a legend or a folk tale. These poems may take the form of songs, or they may contain a moral
or a lesson.
Acrostic Poems
Acrostic poems, also known as name poems, spell out names or words with the first letter in
each line. While the author is doing this, they're describing someone or something they deem
important.

Sonnets
Although William Shakespeare sensationalized sonnets, the word, "sonetto" is actually Italian
for "a little sound or song." This form has grabbed poets by the heart for centuries. It began
as a 14-line poem written in iambic pentameter. Although flourishes have been made over
time, the general principle remains the same.

Famous Poet

William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright, and actor,


widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language
and the world's greatest dramatist. He is often called England's
national poet and the "Bard of Avon".

Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, editor, and literary critic.
Poe is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his
tales of mystery and the macabre.

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