Question

Similarities between narrative and lyric poetry?

Answer 1

The narrative tradition dates back several centuries to when bards told tales of epic battles and other heroic stories. These stories were typically told orally, and were often improvised, not memorized. Narrative stories came from chanted myths, which were typically heavy in alliteration and other techniques. Later, in the Middle Ages, narrative poems took the form of romance stories in which heroic knights faced temptations throughout their journeys. Examples include the Arthurian legends.

Lyric poems are non-narrative. As well, they were originally sung, accompanied by an instrument called a lyre. Whereas narrative poems discuss other people, a lyric poet often writes about himself, including relationships and personal experiences. Likewise, a lyric poet expresses his feelings while discussing loved ones and heroes, as well as praising gods. Shakespeare's sonnets are examples of lyric poems.

Answer 2

Please see http://www.alinasadventuresinhomemaking.com/2011/10/story-poems-a-venture-into-narrative-verse.html