Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.
'A Red, Red Rose' by Robert Burns is a poem that tells a story and has a regular rhythm and rhyme scheme.
Option 1: epic
Option 2: haiku
Option 3: ballad
Option 4: sonnet
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Correct Answer: ballad
Solution : The third option is the correct answer.
A ballad is a narrative poem that tells a story, often with a regular rhythm and rhyme scheme. In the context of the sentence, the term ballad accurately captures the characteristics of the poem.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
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Epic is a long narrative poem that typically celebrates heroic deeds and adventures.
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Haiku is a traditional form of Japanese poetry with three lines and a specific syllable pattern.
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A sonnet is a 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme and structure.
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