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What is a ballad?

What is a ballad?. A ballad is a narrative poem; it tells a story. Examples: The Cremation of Sam McGee The Circle Game. Characteristics of a ballad:. Tells a story (could be about a person or an event)

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What is a ballad?

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  1. What is a ballad? • A ballad is a narrative poem; it tells a story. • Examples: • The Cremation of Sam McGee • The Circle Game

  2. Characteristics of a ballad: • Tells a story (could be about a person or an event) • Typically has four-line stanzas (quatrains) which can follow any of the following rhyme schemes: AABB, ABAB or ABCB

  3. Usually has a chorus or refrain which is repeated throughout the poem (this can take on various forms) • Has a smooth, song-like sound when read aloud • Uses vivid and expressive imagery (figurative language: similes, metaphors, etc. )

  4. How do I write a ballad? • 1. Choose a topic (an event in history, a childhood memory, a special occasion, a person or thing) • 2. Brainstorm ideas/words that describe your topic • 3. Write the story you want to tell in point form • 4. Transform your story into poetic structure

  5. 5. Once you’ve written your first verse, use it as your guide for rhythm, rhyme scheme and line length/beats per line. Ensure that each quatrain follows the same pattern. • 6. Remember to include figurative language to help paint a picture in your reader’s mind.

  6. 7. You must have at least 3 quatrains and a refrain/chorus. • 8. Ask for feedback from your classmates

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