What the term Elegy refers ?
Correct answer: A. a song of lamentation
- A. a song of lamentation
- B. a song of pleasure
- C. a hymn
- D. a praiseworthy song
Explanation
An elegy is a poem or song of lamentation, traditionally written to mourn the dead or reflect on loss. A hymn is generally a song of praise or worship, not specifically one of grief.
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