Medieval Lyric Poetry · English Literature

Which form commonly appears in Middle English lyric poetry?

  1. The Petrarchan sonnet
  2. The traditional ballad
  3. The classical Horatian ode
  4. The Japanese haiku form
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Correct answer: The traditional ballad

The ballad form appears frequently in Middle English lyric poetry. It often combines narrative elements with song-like qualities suited to oral performance.

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