2.2.3 - Ballad
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Practice Questions
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What is a ballad?
💡 Hint: Consider the definition we've discussed.
Name a common rhyme scheme for ballads.
💡 Hint: Think of how the lines of a ballad typically rhyme.
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What structure do ballads typically follow?
💡 Hint: Think about how many lines are in each stanza of a ballad.
True or False: Ballads are primarily written for individual reading.
💡 Hint: Consider the tradition of storytelling.
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Challenge Problems
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Create your own ballad that reflects a personal experience, using the quatrain structure and a rhyme scheme.
💡 Hint: Think about a story in your life that could be retold as a narrative.
Research a traditional ballad from a different culture and analyze its themes, structure, and narrative style.
💡 Hint: Consider how the culture influences the themes presented in the ballad.
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