Can you give an example of a poem written in verse that tells a story?

Sure. 'There was an old lady who swallowed a fly. I don't know why she swallowed that fly. Perhaps she'll die.' This simple verse tells a very strange and somewhat dark story about an old lady's odd behavior of swallowing a fly.

One example is 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. It tells the story of a mariner who shoots an albatross and then endures a series of supernatural and psychological punishments at sea. The poem is filled with vivid descriptions of the sea, the ice, and the strange events that befall the mariner and his crew.

One example is 'The Raven' by Edgar Allan Poe. It tells the story of a man who is visited by a raven while he is mourning the loss of his love, Lenore. The raven's repeated response of 'Nevermore' drives the man to a state of madness as he questions and agonizes over his situation.

One characteristic is a clear narrative arc. It has a beginning, middle, and end like a story. For example, in 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner', it starts with the mariner's journey, then the events on the ship, and finally his return and the lessons learned. Another characteristic is the use of vivid descriptions. Through verse, it can paint pictures in the reader's mind, like describing a spooky forest or a bustling marketplace in the story. Also, it often has characters. Just as in regular stories, these poems have people or creatures that drive the plot forward, such as the hero in an epic poem who battles monsters.

One example is 'The Raven' by Edgar Allan Poe. This poem tells a rather gloomy and sad story. The narrator is mourning the loss of his beloved Lenore and is haunted by a raven which constantly repeats the word 'Nevermore'. It creates an atmosphere of despair and melancholy.

A poem that tells a story in verse usually has a clear plot or sequence of events. It might use vivid imagery and figurative language to make the story come alive for the reader.

There's 'Bonnie Barbara Allan'. It's a ballad that tells a tragic love story. Barbara Allan is spurned by her lover who is on his deathbed. She then realizes her love for him too late and dies of a broken heart. The ballad has a simple yet powerful narrative that has been passed down through the ages.

First, decide on your story. It could be something from your own experience, a historical event, or a fictional idea. Then, choose a rhyme scheme if you want to use rhyme. For example, a simple ABAB rhyme scheme can work well. Start writing the verses, making sure each verse moves the story forward. Describe the characters, the setting, and the actions clearly. For instance, if your story is about a journey, describe the scenery along the way and the feelings of the traveler.

A great example of a poem in verse that tells a story is 'The Odyssey' by Homer. It details the long journey of Odysseus as he tries to return home after the Trojan War. He faces many challenges such as the Cyclops, the Sirens, and the wrath of the gods. Another is Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven', which tells a rather dark and mysterious story of a man visited by a raven that keeps repeating 'Nevermore' as he laments the loss of his love, Lenore.

Sure. In the movie 'Inception', the story within a story structure is a good example. The dreams within dreams are like stories within the main story, and these nested stories help to tell the overall story about the power of the mind, dreams, and reality.