Question

question 7 of 20
which feature is commonly found in ballads?
a. three stanzas with an abab rhyme scheme
b. an exciting story and a fast beat
c. deep praise of a specific subject
d. a rhyming couplet at the end

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Ballads typically have a simple rhyme scheme like abab and often have multiple stanzas (though not strictly three, but the rhyme scheme fits).
• Option B: Ballads don't necessarily have a fast beat; they often tell a story but the tempo isn't a defining feature of "common" ballad features.
• Option C: Ballads tell stories (often of love, tragedy, etc.) rather than deep praise of a subject (that's more like odes or panegyrics).
• Option D: A rhyming couplet at the end is not a common feature of ballads; their rhyme schemes are more like abab, abcb, etc.

Answer:

A. Three stanzas with an abab rhyme scheme