Definition: The ballad is a form of short poem that is often
passed down from one generation to the next (in what was first
intended to be a melodic, or singing tradition). The earliest
forms of the ballad are known as folk ballads. Common
Misspellings: balad, balla Examples:"Edward" is a folk ballad
dating to the Middle Ages. The Rime of the Ancient Mariner is a
famous example of the literary ballad.