What are characteristic elements of the ballad?

Answer 1

Characteristic elements of a Ballad include a narrative storytelling structure, often with a repeated refrain or chorus, a simple melody, and a focus on emotions, themes of love, betrayal, or tragedy. Ballads usually have a strong rhythmic beat and are commonly accompanied by instruments like Guitars or fiddles.

Answer 2

ballads are a form of poem that tell a story and have a straight and strict rhyming pattern.

You will probably agree that poems are far easier to remember than other forms of story telling.

It is possible to make errors and mistakenly alter a poem, but given the typically well-structured nature of poems, it is more difficult to do than incorrectly reciting a piece of prose.

The format of the classic Ballad stanza or verse is as follows:

• The second and fourth lines of each stanza rhyme
• Line one has 8 beats
• Line two has 6 beats
• Line three has 8 beats...

Clearly there is a rhythm and structure to this which reinforces the point about how much easier poems are to remember than other forms of story telling.

The ballads are well known for getting straight to the point of the subject. There is no compromise in the ballads and everything is clear cut. They also concentrate on the most dramatic part of the tale.

In the ballads you will find no wordy introductions or descriptions; the reader is immediately drawn into the focal point of the story. All background detail is cast aside in favour of action and excitement. This action often takes the form of stark violence. We will often read of murder, scandal, battles and even incest in the ballads, all of which capture our interest and make us think of historical times.

Many Ballads also feature elements of loyalty, the supernatural, comedy and fantasy.

Answer 3

Elements of the ballad style of poetry include: * Commonly, stanzas of four, eight or twelve lines, with variations on these. The rhyming pattern is usually ABAB or AABB. There is no limit to the number of stanzas. * A narrative story being told, perhaps of heroism or folklore ('Banjo' Paterson's The Man From Snowy River) * Many ballads use humour ('Banjo' Paterson's Mulga Bill's Bicycle) * personal characteristics of loyalty, courage, heroism, etc being extolled * sometimes there is the use of a repeated refrain

Answer 4

1. It tells about historical events, extraordinary happenings, and heroic deeds.

2. It focuses on one single scene or happening.

3. The action is swift and compressed.

4. The story is told in simple language.

5. The story often deals with family relationships, romantic love, and death.

6. It makes frequents use of dialogue.

Answer 5

Ballads are typically love songs with loving and meaningful lyrics. The characteristics of a ballad include a slow tempo, simple rhyming and it tells a story.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

An abcd rhyme scheme

Answer 8

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