1. NARRATIVE POEMS ZECH/ 2014

3. NEED TO KNOW ABOUT NARRATIVE POETRY--------- Narration is whenever writers tell any type of story, they are using narration.

4. A NARRATIVE POEM…………… tells a story, but it does it with poetic flair! Many of the same elements that are found in a short story are also found in a narrative poem.

5. NARRATIVE POETRY ……… is a poem that tells a series of events using poetic devices such as: Rhythm Rhyme Compact Language Attention to Sound

6. ELEMENTS OF NARRATIVE POETRY ………..CAN USE A PLOT CHART TO ORGANIZE STORY LINE

7. NARRATIVE POETRY CONTAINS…………… oCharacters oSetting / A moment in time oSequence of events oTheme oVoice oViewpoint/perspective oAn open or closed ending

8. Are song-like poems that tell a story, often dealing with adventure, tragedy, or romance. Are long narrative poems that tell an exciting or inspiring story, usually about a hero.

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11. QUESTIONS TO PONDER……………. How do writers use poetry to express themselves and make connections to readers and the world around them? Why is it important to develop questions for yourself about a poem while reading poetry? What are useful forms of organization for narrative poetry writers? How do writers improve writing skills by studying works from other authors? What is the importance of literary devices in poetry and how do they help convey meaning?

12. “RUNAGATE, RUNAGATE” 1. a fugitive or runaway. 2. a vagabond or wanderer.

14. LITERATURE BOOK - ASSIGNMENT READ: PAGE 720 PAGES 650-667