1. Narrative Poetry: Tells a story.
* Epic Poetry: Long, narrative poems about heroic deeds, often involving gods and myths. (Examples: *The Odyssey*, *Beowulf*)
* Ballad: A narrative poem, often set to music, focusing on a single event. (Examples: "Barbara Allen," "Lord Randall")
* Romance: A narrative poem about love and adventure. (Examples: *Sir Gawain and the Green Knight*, *The Song of Roland*)
2. Lyric Poetry: Expresses personal thoughts and feelings.
* Sonnet: A 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme and structure. (Examples: Shakespeare's sonnets, Petrarch's sonnets)
* Ode: A poem praising a person, object, or idea. (Examples: "Ode to a Nightingale," "Ode to a Grecian Urn")
* Elegy: A poem mourning the loss of a person or thing. (Examples: "In Memoriam A.H.H.," "Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard")
* Haiku: A short, unrhymed poem with a specific syllable count. (Examples: "An old silent pond...," "First cold day of Fall...")
3. Dramatic Poetry: Involves characters and dialogue.
* Tragedy: A play or poem that depicts a tragic downfall of a main character. (Examples: *Hamlet*, *Oedipus Rex*)
* Comedy: A play or poem that uses humor to entertain and often ends happily. (Examples: *A Midsummer Night's Dream*, *Twelfth Night*)
4. Free Verse Poetry: Does not follow traditional rules of rhyme or meter. (Examples: "The Road Not Taken," "Song of Myself")
5. Concrete Poetry: Also known as visual poetry, uses the visual appearance of the words to create meaning. (Examples: Poems by George Herbert, "The Tiger" by William Blake)
6. Found Poetry: Created from existing text, such as newspaper articles, advertisements, or even song lyrics. (Examples: "The Love Poem" by Mary Ruefle)
7. Spoken Word Poetry: Poetry intended to be performed aloud, often with a strong emphasis on rhythm, sound, and delivery. (Examples: Poetry slams, performances by Langston Hughes)
8. Verse: A general term for poetry, often used to distinguish poetry from prose.
Remember, these are just a few examples. The world of poetry is incredibly broad and there are countless subgenres, styles, and movements within each category. The best way to explore poetry is to read widely and discover what speaks to you!