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Mrs. Attanasio
Name:______________________________
Shakespeare Bats Cleanup
“After the Funeral” pages 37 & 38
What is a ballad?
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A ballad is a poem that tells a story and is meant to be sung or recited.
Folk ballads written by unknown authors and handed down orally, usually
depict ordinary people in the midst of tragic events or adventures of love
and bravery.
Ballads tell of an event. They were often used to spread the news, provide
entertainment or create a “bigger than real life” story.
Explain the event Kevin describes in his ballad, “After the Funeral”.