Question

Select the traditional definition of the ”ballad” from the following:

• A. A long lyric poem that is serious in subject and treatment, elevated in style and elaborate in its stanzaic structure.
• B. A song transmitted orally, that tells a story.
• C. A poem written in alternating hexameter and pentameter lines to refer to the subject matter of change and loss.
• D. Any fairly short poem, consisting of the utterance by a single speaker, who expresses a state of mind or a process of perception, thought, and feeling.

Hint:

Remember, a ballad is a narrative song or poem passed down orally. It often includes refrains or repeated lines for memorization.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The traditional ballad is a narrative poem or song that tells a story, often passed down orally. It typically involves themes of love, tragedy, or adventure and uses simple language and structure.