Which of the following describes an elegy?



a religious poem of praise


a poem with stanzas, a refrain, and a simple melody


a slow, romantic, and sentimental poem


a poem expressing sorrow for someone who has died

Respuesta :

Your answer would be, An ELEGY, is a poem expressing sorrow for someone who has died.

Elegy - A poem of mourning, usually for someone who has died. 
Ex: Oh Captain, Oh Captain! is an Elegy, for slain Abraham Lincoln.


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Elegy refers to a poem that expresses the sorrow of someone who has died. Hence, option D is correct.

What is the meaning of the term "Elegy" in literature?

Any introspective lyric on the subject of human mortality; an elegy; reflective lyric poem lamenting the death of a public figure; a friend; or a loved one.

A melancholy poem called an "elegy" is typically composed to honor and convey sadness for a deceased person.

Hence,  Elegy refers to a poem that expresses the sorrow of someone who has died. option D is correct.

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