Need help with a question on "Fate slew him, but He did not drop" by Emily Dickinson.

Question

How is Fate slew him an example of the ballad form and define ballad form. Include examples from the poem.

Answer 1

A ballad form is a form of verse poetry. It is often a narrative set to music. A traditional ballad has four lines per stanza. To help identify if a poem is a ballad form, look for examples in "Fate slew him, but He did not drop," that supports the claim that it is a narrative that tells the story.

A lyric poem emphasize emotions of the SPEAKER. That means that a ballad would be different.

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