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Question 8 • ARC English 10 Semester 2 CR/Summer

What is the definition of “ballad”?

Answer
A
a poem or song in 14 lines with a strict rhyme pattern and meter
B
a narrative poem or song written without rhyme or regular meter
C
a narrative song or poem that follows a pattern of rhyme and meter
D
a lyric poem with meter intended to be sung rather than spoken

Explanation

A ballad is a narrative poem or song, usually organized with a recognizable rhythm and rhyme pattern. Choice C describes this form. Choice A describes a sonnet, while D is a broader description of a lyric poem intended to be sung.

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