Question

Select all that apply.

Which of the following are common forms of lyric poetry?

ballad
epic
ode
sonnet

Answer 1

sonnet,ode,and ballad

Answer 2

Ode and Sonnet are forms of lyric poetry. Options three and four are correct.

Lyric poetry constitytes a formal form of poetry which conveys personal emotions or feelings, commonly narrated in the first person.

A sonnet is a poem in a particular form which emerged in Italy and was created by Giacomo da Lentini.

An ode is a sort of lyrical stanza. It constitutes an elaborately structured poem which praises an event or individual, depicting nature intellectually and emotionally.