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JAMB Literature in English 1985 Question 34

Question 34

Poetry: General

Which of the following is a correct definition of the ballad?

  1. A.A climatic episode
  2. B.An impersonal dramatic piece
  3. C.An allusive dialogue
  4. D.a love story told by ballad singer
  5. E.A poem that tells a folk story.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (A poem that tells a folk story.)

Explanation

A ballad is a song-like poem that tells a popular story.