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What is an example of a type narrative poem that tells story?

Epic Poem

* Definition: A long narrative poem that tells the story of a hero's journey and his/her heroic deeds.

* Example: The Odyssey by Homer

Ballad

* Definition: A short narrative poem that tells a story in a traditional style, often using simple language and repetition.

* Example: "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Sonnet

* Definition: A 14-line poem that follows a specific rhyme scheme and structure. Sonnets often tell a story or express a personal reflection.

* Example: "Sonnet 18" by William Shakespeare

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