This video examines elements of a ballad to depict the author's tale.

In this video, the key differences between ballads and limericks are explored, highlighting their unique characteristics and structures.

This video, entitled "Genres," explains and describes different genres of poetry.

This video, entitled "Ballads," explains the format and purpose of a ballad.

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Pupil outcome: I can explain the events of ‘Charge of the Light Brigade’ and how Tennyson’s responsibility as Poet Laureate shapes his commentary on the Crimean War. Key learning points: - The poem documents the lightly armed British...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Rossetti uses language, form and structure to express her viewpoint. Key learning points: - The poem takes the form of a dramatic monologue. - It also uses many traditional ballad conventions. -...

Paul Laurence Dunbar had the courage and skill to write about what few at the time, and even today, wanted to acknowledge. The result is a poem about one of America's most poignant ghosts.

The Great American Songbook, a collection of jazz standards and show tunes created by talented songwriters in early 20th century New York, provided solace and joy during difficult times in U.S. history.

This video explores the components of a lyric poem and explains how to compose a lyric poem.

MOT 1951: GENERAL DOUGLAS MACARTHUR: WASHINGTON, D.C.: ** VS U.S. Gen. Douglas MacArthur addressing U.S. Congress in session (SOT), '... I am closing my 52 years of military service... (cheers)... old soldiers never die; they just fade...

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Musician sings into microphone while playing an electric keyboard.

Jeremy Piven at the Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby Los Angeles Premiere at Graumans Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California on July 26, 2006. (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images)

Herman Cain sings lyrics from 'Amazing Grace' to the tune of 'Oh Danny Boy' the Irish ballad at the close of his remarks. Plus, some broll of departure Herman Cain Speaking At National Press Club In Washington at National Press Club on...

Madrid, 05 Mar (EFE) (Miguel Angel Gimeno).- Spain's contestant in Eurovision Song Contest 2012, Pastora Soler, talked with the media about the song 'Quedate conmigo' ('Stay with me'), the ballad choosen by viewers at a special TV...

INTERVIEW: Gemma Atkinson on her soul ballad style that she is making at the Capital Awards at the Riverbank Park Plaza Hotel in London on March 20, 2008. (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images)

A man sings into a microphone while playing an electric keyboard.

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Jubilant Portugal on Sunday feted the country's first ever Eurovision song contest victor Salvador Sobral who suffers from a serious heart condition but triumphed with a melancholy ballad with hundreds turning up to welcome him home

Maronite worshippers are abuzz with excitement over the imminent arrival of Pope Francis (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)

Christian Lebanese in the capital Beirut express hope after learning that Pope Francis is set to visit in June, in a long-awaited trip that comes amid spiralling financial and political crises (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)

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