Which of the following offers the best definition of the concept of narrative poetry ?
Correct answer: C. A narrative poem has a plot and tells a story.
- A. A narrative poem is vague and difficult in style.
- B. A narrative poem is a poem that does not have a plot or tell a story.
- C. A narrative poem has a plot and tells a story.
- D. A narrative poem is a poem written in the style of a conversation.
Explanation
Narrative poetry is defined by its storytelling function: it presents a plot, characters, and events, often in verse. A poem written as conversation is more specifically a dramatic or conversational form.
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