Chant Royal: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the chant royal, a 60-line poetic challenge.
Rondel Supreme: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the rondel supreme, which is a French poetic form with refrains.
Rondeau Redoublé: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the rondeau redoublé, which is a French form with refrains and end rhymes.
Ballade: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the ballade, a French poetic form.
Rime Couee: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the rime couee, a French six-line form.
Virelai: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the virelai, a French form with nine-line stanzas and alternating rhymes.
Poetic Forms: Rondeau
Learn how to write the rondeau, a French poetic form that has 15 lines, three stanzas, and a couple refrains. Paul Laurence Dunbar's "We Wear the Mask" is a popular example of the rondeau.