In your journal, respond to the following questions: Have you heard of a ballad before? What do you think a ballad is? Can you think of any examples of.
A deeper look at Ballads and Odes. Bell Ringer: Read the following poem. In your binder, write a few sentences saying what you think the poem is talking.
POET The poet is the author of the poem. SPEAKER The speaker of the poem is the narrator of the poem. POINT OF VIEW IN POETRY.