Read this stanza from "Invictus" by William Ernest Henley.

Question

Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the Pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.

Question
Which type of poem is this work?
Responses

a concrete poem
a concrete poem

a narrative poem
a narrative poem

a lyric poem
a lyric poem

an abstract poem

Answer 1

The correct response is:

a lyric poem

"Invictus" is a lyric poem, as it expresses the personal feelings and thoughts of the speaker, focusing on themes of resilience and inner strength.