what makes up a narrative poem
Definitions for Narrative poetry. Narrative poetry. Narrative poetry is a form of poetry which tells a story, often making use of the voices of a narrator and characters as well; the entire story is usually written in metred verse. The poems that make up this genre may be short or long, and the story it relates to may be complex. It is usually dramatic, with objectives, diverse characters, and metre. Narrative poems include epics, ballads, idylls and lays. Some narrative poetry takes the form of a novel in verse.