Words Related to Literature - Poetry Genres

aubade

ballade

débutant

acrostiche

a poem in which the words or letters are arranged on the page in a visual pattern or shape that reflects the meaning or theme of the poem

didactique

chant funèbre

monologue dramatique

églogue

a type of poetry that explores and celebrates the natural world, often expressing concerns about environmental degradation

élégie

elliptique

épopée

épigramme

a type of poem that celebrates a wedding or marriage, typically composed in honor of the bride and groom

a type of narrative poem that originated in ancient Greek and Roman literature, typically characterized by a brief and highly polished style, an episodic or fragmentary structure, and a focus on erotic or romantic themes

ballade folklorique

gnomique

ode horatienne

hymne

complainte

limerick

poésie lyrique

madrigal

héroïque

a type of poetry that uses humorous and nonsensical language and ideas to create a playful and often absurd effect, frequently employing invented words, nonsense rhymes, and illogical or surreal imagery

a type of poetry that is written to commemorate a specific event or occasion, such as a wedding, a birthday, a holiday, or a political or social event

a type of poetry that is intended to be entertaining and humorous, often focusing on everyday life, romantic relationships, social interactions, and other lighthearted themes

ode

a type of poem in which the poet retracts or recants a statement made in an earlier poem

panégyrique

a type of poem that depicts rural life, nature, and the simple pleasures of country living

a type of lyric poem characterized by a complex structure, elaborate metaphors, and a celebratory tone

slam

a type of poetry that omits or minimizes the use of verbs, relying instead on adjectives, nouns, and other descriptive language to create vivid and sensory imagery

a poetic form consisting of seven sonnets, in which the last line of each sonnet is repeated as the first line of the next, and the final line of the seventh sonnet is the same as the first line of the first sonnet

a type of poetry that is created by taking pre-existing, non-poetic texts, such as advertisements, newspaper articles, or even grocery lists, and transforming them into a poetic form

haiku

tanka

syllabique

sonnet

a type of sonnet consisting of 14 lines, typically written in iambic pentameter and following a rhyme scheme of ABAB CDCD EFEF GG

vers non rimés

a humorous form of poetry consisting of four lines