We met by yonder cherry tree.

I glanced at her she winked at me.
I offered her a slice of pie.
How could I know our love would die?
After a bite, her watery eyes
Gazed at me; she gave a cry
And gagged; she turned and ran away.
I have not seen her since that day.

You see I like my pie with spice.
Chili powder tasted so nice?
But my love I lost, so now I cry...
Say, would you like a piece of pie?

1. what makes this poem a ballad?
a. the rhyme scheme
b. the fact that it tells a story
c. The rhythm of the poem
d. the imagery
I think B

2. What is the poet's intent in the ballad?
a. to tell a tragic tale
b. to question the nature of love
c. to present the story of a historical event?
d. to create a humorous version of the ballad form?
I think A

3. Why did the speaker lose his love?
a. because he gave her pie with chili powder in it
b. because he gave up love for baking
c. because he lost his love's address
I think A

4. what elements of this ballad match more traditional ballads?
a. it tells a story of lost love
b. it tells a story about a baker
c. it captures a battle in a war
d. it tells of a love triangle between three people
I think it is A

I disagree with 2. The other answers are right.

2 - I think d

I agree with the others

For Question 1, you are correct. The correct answer is B - the fact that it tells a story. A ballad is a narrative poem that typically tells a story or recounts events. In this case, the poem tells the story of the speaker's encounter with someone by a cherry tree and the subsequent loss of their love.

For Question 2, you are also correct. The poet's intent in this ballad is to tell a tragic tale. The poem describes the speaker's experience of meeting someone, offering them pie, and ultimately losing their love. The tone of the poem suggests a sense of sadness and regret, aligning with the tragic theme.

For Question 3, you are correct again. The speaker loses their love because they gave her pie with chili powder in it. The line "After a bite, her watery eyes / Gazed at me; she gave a cry / And gagged; she turned and ran away" indicates that the chili powder in the pie caused a negative reaction in the love interest, leading them to leave.

For Question 4, you have selected the correct answer, which is A - it tells a story of lost love. Traditional ballads often revolve around themes of love, loss, and tragedy. In this poem, the narrative centers around the speaker's lost love, highlighting the resemblance to more traditional ballads.

Well done on your answers! If you have any more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask.

1.)b

2.)a
3.)d
4.)1