The Traditional Ballad

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The Traditional Ballad A Poetic Form from the Middle Ages

Form Regular stanza form: 2-line, 4-line, or 8-line May include a refrain, or the refrain may be part of the stanza structure Regular rhyme scheme: AABB or ABAB Regular rhythm Repetition of lines or parts of lines;

Narrative Full of "unanswered questions" Begins in medias res, in the middle of plot: the motives, time, and place will be unclear Ends abruptly, often leaving unanswered questions Lacks descriptive detail, including character traits Simplifies emotion, often leaving its interpretation up the reader.

Techniques used to develop the narrative Dialogue: often in question-answer format, generally alternates between two speakers 3rd person, limited narration (limited to the knowledge of what happens in the ballad) Lack of comment from narrator Anticipation as events escalate rapidly to an ending.

Subject Matter Common themes—death, greed, murder, courage, love, loyalty, carelessness, and the supernatural. They often are concerned with the most basic needs, actions, and fears of man. No attempt at a "happy ending" - in fact, endings are often sad, lonely, and unpleasant for one or all the "characters." Originally produced as songs. Traveling balladeers would journey from village to village, singing songs that gave news and information to rural peoples.

“Edward” Label the following: The refrain Question/Answer The Unhappy Ending Elements that build anticipation Repetition Rhyme Scheme