169. What is a Pastoral poem?

One that describes country life.

170. What is a Didactic poem?

One the aim of which is to give instruction.

171. What is Meditative Poetry?

A kind of Didactic poetry.

172. Name two noted Didactic poems.

Bryant's "Thanatopsis," and Campbell's "Pleasures of Hope."

173. What is a Satire?

One that holds up the follies of men to ridicule.