Explains what a lyric poem is and gives examples in modern culture. Discusses why lyric poetry is appealing, how its quality is judged, some different definitions, and how it has evolved over time. RL.9-10.5 text structure effects

This tutorial focuses on different aspects of poetry: definitions, types of poetry with examples, and how to read, write, and analyze poetry. It includes three videos: a YouTube video of "El Guante" performing a free verse poem, a...

This page provides a good working definition of free verse, along with some examples, information about its development, and mention of the poets who have made it popular.

On this site a learner can click through a slide presentation for the definition and examples of each of the eight parts of speech, and read a poem to increase memory and understanding. Then view a series of video lessons on nouns...

A quite extensive glossary of poetic terms, using examples primarily from British poetry. Terms range from "abecedarian poem" to "zeugma" and very little is left out in between.

A short definition of the term Heroic Couplet along with a short example from a piece of poetry from Pope's Essay on Criticism.

This site is provided for by the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Over forty literary terms defined by college students, each with thorough examples.

This is an online glossary of poetry terms including a list of terms, definitions, and examples. It also provides links to other terms that are used in the definition.

This is a very extensive list of rhymes that "Occur frequently in discussions of poetry and critical writing, but not with absolute consistency." All have definitions, and many have examples. They are organized into five categories:...

Wikipedia provides the definition of an epigram, including examples of epigrams by a number of poets.

This is a glossary entry for the terms "Rhythm" and Rhyme" including the definition of each and literary examples of each.

Informative lesson for students concerning the writers, descriptions, and characteristics of the haiku. Also allows students to create their own original haiku.

An excellent site for children about the definition, examples, and types of poetry. Students can click nodes such as "What's a Poem?", "Read More Poems," or even "Write a Poem."

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart teaches forms of poetry. It goes over a few key poetry definitions and then gives examples of a haiku and cinquain.

This site provides a long list of literary terms complete with full definitions and examples.

This site gives a definition of the word "epigram." It also includes a few examples of epigrams.

This brief site provides a definition of the term blank verse, a short description of its history, and an example of its use from a poem.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This Power Point presentation provides thorough definitions and examples of onomatopoeia.

A concise and thorough explanation of the term "free verse" in poetry. Provides a definition, differentiation from "blank verse," and an example from Walt Whitman.

The University of Victoria's English department gives a comprehensive definition of the "epic" poetic form. Short examples included.

Lengthy academic essay that argues that traditional poetry, including the heroic couplet, is still relevant in the modern world. While this is discussed, the history of the heroic couplet is provided. A good definition of the term with...

The University of Victoria's English department gives a comprehensive definition of the "elegy" poetic form. Example included.

The University of Victoria's English department gives a comprehensive definition of the "ballad" poetic form. Short examples included.

The University of Victoria's English department gives a comprehensive definition of the "ode" poetic form. Short examples included.