Here's why:
* Narrative Poems: Tell a story, often with a plot, characters, and setting.
* Ballads: Are a specific type of narrative poem, often focusing on:
* Romantic love
* Tragic events
* Heroic deeds
* Folklore and legends
* Often set to music or sung
Other examples of narrative poems include:
* Epic Poems: Long, formal narratives about heroic deeds, often dealing with gods and mythology.
* Idylls: Short poems about a simple, idyllic life, often pastoral in nature.
* Metrical Romances: Often longer and more complex narratives, often with a focus on chivalry and courtly love.