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Narrative poetry tells a story, usually a far-fetched one, or a story that has been passed down through generations and is an oral tradition. An example is the Cremation of Sam McGee by Robert Service.
A narrative poem tells a story using plot,character,setting,and theme. howerver,a narrative poem tells a story more musically than prose fiction does.it uses sounds and rhythms to make the story...
Poetry uses word sounds, order, and meter to express an idea in a fashion that is not simple exposition.In poetry you manipulate grammar, and the word choice must be specific and professional...