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Folk ballad – rhymed verse that was recited or sung. Ballad Notes Folk ballad – rhymed verse that was recited or sung.

Common topics Tragic accidents and sudden disasters Murderous acts and the desire for revenge Unrequited love and jealous sweethearts Heroic deeds and the quest for honor

Characteristics of a ballad 1. Dramatization of a single incident. 2. Little reflection or expression of sentiment. 3. Dialogue or questions and answers that further the story. 4. A strong, simple beat and an uncomplicated rhyme scheme. 5. Use of the refrain, a regularly repeated line or phrase at the end of the stanza.

Characteristics of a ballad cont. 6. The tendency to suggest rather than directly state. 7. Stories that were often based on actual events.

Ballad format Quatrain – four-line stanza Second and fourth lines rhyme First and third lines have four stressed syllables; second and fourth lines have three stressed syllables