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Ballads . Definition. Ballad: is a song or a songlike poem that tells a story. Focus is usually about lost love, betrayal, or death. Ballads can be sad or humorous. Elements of a ballad: simple language repetition - refrain regular meter (stressed and unstressed syllables)
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Definition • Ballad: is a song or a songlike poem that tells a story. • Focus is usually about lost love, betrayal, or death. • Ballads can be sad or humorous. • Elements of a ballad: • simple language • repetition - refrain • regular meter (stressed and unstressed syllables) • simple rhyme pattern • alliteration • personification • Many times have an element of the supernatural.