Question

Which ballad convention does Dudley Randall use in “Ballad of Birmingham”?

using an innocent questioner and a wise respondent
using a celebration to emphasize values
using a song to discuss fate
using prose instead of verse format

Answer 1

If you read the poem, you'll easily find the answer.

http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poem/175900

If you're still unsure, read the first paragraph of this article.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/16th_Street_Baptist_Church_bombing