Which poem can best be classified as narrative?A."Ode to a Nightingale"B."The Waste Land"C.The IliadD."After Apple Picking"

The poem that can best be classified as narrative is C. The Iliad.

Here's why:

A narrative poem tells a story, often making use of the voices of a narrator and characters as well. The entire story is usually written in metered verse. The poems that fall into this category have certain features: A plot, characters, and narrative elements like a conflict and resolution.

A. "Ode to a Nightingale" by John Keats is a type of lyrical poem called an ode. In this poem, the poet expresses his feelings and thoughts, rather than telling a story.

B. "The Waste Land" by T.S. Eliot is considered an epic poem, but it's more of a modernist one. It doesn't tell a single, cohesive story. Instead, it presents a series of scenes and voices.

C. The Iliad by Homer is a classic example of a narrative poem. It tells the story of the Trojan War, with a clear plot, characters, and narrative elements.

D. "After Apple Picking" by Robert Frost is more of a reflective poem, where the speaker is contemplating his life and work, rather than telling a story.