Which of the following represents a stage of development in the poetic form of the elegy ?
Correct answer: D. All of these
- A. Lamentation, in which the speaker demonstrates grief
- B. Praise and admiration for the dead
- C. Consolation and solace
- D. All of these
Explanation
The traditional elegy moves through grief or lamentation, praise of the dead, and consolation or solace. Since each listed feature represents a stage, the inclusive answer is correct.
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