ENGLISH 7
Lesson 1: Poetry: Definition and Kinds
Poems are specific pieces of writing that express experiences, emotions, and ideas through
figurative language. Poetry, on the other hand, is a broader and more encompassing term. It
refers to the entire body of literary work that uses poetic techniques and artistic expression.
POEM POETRY
It is a specific individual work of poetry. It is a collection of creative writing that utilizes
poetic techniques and artistic expressions.
It is like a single painting in an art gallery. It is like a complete collection of paintings,
sculptures, and other artworks in an art gallery.
In addition, common features of poetry are imagery, figurative language, rhyme and sound,
meter and rhythm, line and stanza structure, tone and mood, among others. These features
contribute to the richness of poetry as a literary form.
Kinds of Description Examples
Poetry
1. Lyric Poetry
They are musical expressions of Sa Ugoy ng Duyan
strong feelings or emotions.
By Lucio D. San Pedro
Some examples include poems
about happiness, love, sadness, This poem reflects lullabies as an
or personal reflections. important part of Filipino tradition and the
bond between nurturing mothers and their
children.
2. Narrative
They tell stories. They are like Ibong Adarna
Poetry
stories in poem form. Thus, they
This epic narrative poem recounts the
have characters, settings, and a
journey of three princes as they seek the
plot. They can be about his-
mythical bird Adarna, which was believed
torical events, adventures, or
to have the power to heal their father.
everyday life stories.
3. Dramatic
They are meant to be Beside the Pasig
Poetry
performed. They are like scripts
By Dr. Jose Rizal
for a play or movie. They have
dialogues and can contain This one-act play in verse uses Philippine
intense emotions. scenes for the setting and children as
characters. Although the dialogue is
childish, it also contains some serious
ideas. The play compares how the islands
were before and after Spain took control.
ACTIVITY 1.
A. Directions: Write T if the statement is true and F if it is false.
1. A poem is a specific piece of writing that expresses experiences, emotions, and ideas through
figurative language.
2. A poem is like a collection of paintings, sculptures, and other artworks in an art gallery.
3. Poetry refers to the entire body of literary work that uses techniques and artistic expressions.
4. Poetry is always characterized by its distinct structure.
5. A poem is like a single painting in an art gallery.
6. Poems use figurative language.
7. One of the features of poetry is imagery.
8. Poetry strictly follows one form.
9. Poetry can be lyrical, narrative, and dramatic.
10. Poems can also have characters, settings, and plots.
B. Directions: Identify the type of poetry described in each item. Write whether it is a
lyric, narrative, or dramatic poetry.
1. They are musical expressions of strong
feelings or emotions.
2. These poems have characters, setting, and
plot.
3. These poems are meant to be presented
onstage.
4. Bahay Kubo
Bahay kubo, kahit munti
Ang halaman doon ay sari- sari
Singkamas at talong, sigarilyas at mani
Sitaw, bataw, Patani
5. Agyu
The Capture of Nalandanganan
(An Excerpt)
On the huge solid rock
On the large whole stone
Below the river junction
Lower down the intersection
Someone was sitting
A person was sitting
Alone and very sinister
Alone and very fierce
Looking at the fort
Staring at the fortress
6. Loving Mother
Anonymous
Mother: My child, I adore your face.
My child, you are my tender grace.
In my heart, you have a special place
7. They are like a script for a play or movie
8. They have dialogues and can contain intense
emotions.
9. Some examples include poems about
happiness, love, sadness, or personal reflection.
10. They are like stories in poem form.
