Poetry Day 5 – Ballad Poems cont…

March 31

Task #1 – Find a ballad for Monday’s class, analyse it,  and upload both to your blog.

Task #2 – Answer the following questions and be prepared to read your poem and analysis for Monday’s class.

  1. Why did you select the poem?
  2. What makes it a ballad poem?
  3. Which poetic devices does the poet use? Provide examples.
  4. What is the poem’s theme?
  5. Provide any other important or interesting information about the poem.