Medieval Lyric Poetry · English Literature

What is the typical length of a medieval lyric poem?

  1. Hundreds of lines long
  2. A fixed twelve-line structure
  3. Brief and self-contained
  4. Entire manuscript-length works
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Correct answer: Brief and self-contained

Medieval lyric poems are usually brief and self-contained. Their compact form suits musical performance and the direct expression of personal emotion.

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