Question



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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