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Ballads Poem

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DEFINITION

Ballads are poems that tell a story. They are considered to be a form ofnarrativepoetry. They are often used in songs and have a very musical quality to them.

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HISTORY OF BALLADS
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oldest forms of English closed-form poetry. Refers to poems that have distinct rules or features, such as a rhyme scheme developed for singing (set to music) Literary ballads date back to the 15th century, but became popular during the romantic movement during the 18th century. Today, ballads tend to refer mostly to music. The widely used term "power ballad" refers to highly emotional songs that are usually played with rock 'n' roll instruments
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FEATURES
Stanzas

4 lines (2nd & 4th lines rhyming)

Ballad rhyme scheme - abcb. rhythm of ballads is based on the first and third lines having four stresses and the second and fourth lines having three stresses. songs, ballads also repeat important phrases throughout. Simple, but strong, language is used in ballads, and because of the story-like nature of ballads, dialogue is often included. And narrators are used to tell the story. 5/22/12

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with different types of poetry

structural element include the line, couplet, strophe and stanza. use of language & specific structure creating imaginative and expressive work the visual effect of a finished poem

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Function
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- tell a story

elements of a story are included: plot, characters, narrator, dialogue, setting, drama and so on Some were written about current events, while others were more sensational, focusing on myths or historical stories are also a popular form for children's poetry

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Example of Ballads Poem

I'll tell a tale, a thrilling tale of love beyond compare I knew a lad not long ago more gorgeous than any I've seen. And in his eyes I found my self a'falling in love with the swain. Oh, the glorious fellow I met by the ocean with eyes of deep-sea green! He was a rugged sailor man with eyes of deep-sea green, And I a maid, a tavern maid! Whose living was serving beer. So with a kiss and with a wave, off on his boat he sailed And left me on the dock, the theif! Without my heart, oh dear! And with a heart that's lost at sea, I go on living still. I still am now still serving beer in that tavern by the sea. And though the pay check's still the same, the money won't go as far For now I feed not just myself, but my little one and me! So let that be a lesson, dear, and keep your heart safely hid. I gave mine to a sailing thief with gorgeous eyes of green. Save yours for a sweeter lad who makes the land his home. Ah me! If only I'd never met that sailor by the sea!

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