A sad poem usually written to praise and express sorrow for someone who is dead is known as ________?
- A. Elegy
- B. Oad
- C. Sestina
- D. Epic
Explanation
An elegy is a poem expressing sorrow for someone who has died and often praising that person. The option “Oad” appears to be a misspelling of ode, which is generally a poem of praise rather than mourning.
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