What is the difference between a literary ballad and a folk ballad? a. Folk ballads were written by monks and pages long ago who kept their names secret. b. Folk ballads are always sung; literary ballads are never put to music. c. A folk ballad has been passed down orally; a literary ballad has a known author. d. Folk ballads use common people for their characters; literary ballads are about royalty.

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What is the difference between a literary ballad and a folk ballad? a. Folk ballads were written by monks and pages long ago who kept their names secret. b. Folk ballads are always sung; literary ballads are never put to music. c. A folk ballad has been passed down orally; a literary ballad has a known author. d. Folk ballads use common people for their characters; literary ballads are about royalty.

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Finnegan Conner · Answer 1

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option C. The difference between a literary ballad and a folk ballad lies in a sense that a folk ballad has been passed down orally while a literary ballad has a known author. Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day.