Which of the following is a characteristic of a ballad poem? (1 point)

Question

1. It is written in free verse

2. It tells a story, often in quatrains with a rhyme scheme of ABAB or ABCB

3. It is a 14-line poem written in iambic pentameter

4. It focuses on expressing personal emotions and thoughts

Answer 1

The correct characteristic of a ballad poem is:

2. It tells a story, often in quatrains with a rhyme scheme of ABAB or ABCB.