The term POPE WORK is composed of two words, ODE and ESSAY. An ODE is a type of lyrical poem that expresses strong emotion, often in praise of a person or thing. It is usually written in stanzas with a regular meter and rhyme scheme. An ESSAY is a piece of writing that expresses the author's opinion on a particular topic. It is usually structured in an introduction, body, and conclusion. Both ODEs and ESSAYS are forms of creative writing, and both require a great deal of thought and skill to produce.