What literary form does "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" take?

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A

An epic

B


A sonnet

C


An ode

D


A literary ballad

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“The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” as a Literary Ballad

  1. Narrative Poem:

    • Tells a story of the Mariner’s voyage, curse, and spiritual awakening.

  2. Stylistic Features:

    • Inspired by folk ballads but with more literary sophistication.

  3. Structure:

    • Primarily composed of quatrains (four-line stanzas).

  4. Meter and Rhyme:

    • Uses ABCB rhyme scheme.

    • Alternates between iambic tetrameter and iambic trimeter, giving a song-like rhythm.

  5. Language:

    • Employs archaic diction to evoke a timeless, ancient feel.

  6. Supernatural Elements:

    • Includes ghostly ships, spirits, and moral lessons, distinguishing it from simple folk ballads.

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“A sail! a sail!”

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How does the Wedding Guest feel after hearing the story?

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Sleepy

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"The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" is divided into how many parts-

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six

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five

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three


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seven

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