There are 3 genres of poems. Here's a breakdown of each: Lyric Poetry: Focuses on the poet's emotions, thoughts, or state of mind, often short and song-like, with examples like sonnets, odes, and elegies. Narrative Poetry: Tells a story, featuring characters, plot, and setting, seen in epic poems (like The Odyssey) or ballads. Dramatic Poetry: Written to be performed, where characters speak and drive the action, as found in plays (like tragedies or comedies).