🌺 English • Years 10-13
Poetry Analysis: Māori Literary Traditions
Waiata, mōteatea, and contemporary Māori poetry
Māori Poetic Forms
Traditional Māori poetry includes waiata (songs), mōteatea (traditional chants), and karakia (incantations). These forms carry cultural knowledge and express deep emotions.
Types of Waiata
- Waiata aroha: Love songs
- Waiata tangi: Laments for the dead
- Waiata whaiaipo: Songs of longing
- Pātere: Songs of defiance or pride