Here's why:
* Passage is a general term meaning a section of written text.
* Story is a narrative that tells a sequence of events.
* Poem is a form of writing that uses language in a structured and often rhythmic way, often with rhyme and meter.
Examples:
* Story passage: "The old man sat on the porch, watching the sunset. He could hear the children laughing in the distance, but their voices seemed far away, like echoes from another life."
* Poem passage: "The wind whispers through the leaves,
A mournful song of autumn's grief,
The golden light begins to wane,
And nature sleeps, in quiet reign."
It's important to look at the context and the content of the passage to determine whether it's a story or a poem.
Do you have a specific passage in mind? I'd be happy to help you figure out what it is!