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    Elegy is a:

    A.

    praise of a political leader.

    B.

    lamenting the death of a dear one.

    C.

    evaluating the work of people.

    D.

    eulogizing the birth of a child.

    Correct option is B


    An elegy is a poem that expresses sorrow or lamentation, especially for the death of a loved one. It often reflects on themes of loss, mourning, and the passage of time. Famous examples include Thomas Gray’s "Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard."
    Information Booster:
    1. Purpose: To mourn or reflect on death and loss.
    2. Structure: Often melancholic and reflective in tone.
    3. Contrast with Eulogy: A eulogy praises someone’s life, whereas an elegy mourns death.

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