Question

From where did English songs and ballads originate?

• A. Medieval oral traditions
• B. The emergence of the printing press in the 15th century
• C. Aristocratic courtly literature of the Renaissance
• D. Hymns and religious chants from medieval monasteries

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Medieval oral traditions

• English ballads were originally passed down orally, often sung or recited, before being written down.

• This tradition helped preserve stories of heroism, tragedy, and the supernatural through generations.