English Literature CLEP Prep Practice Exam 2025 - Free Practice Questions and Study Guide

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What type of poetry was popular in medieval Europe?

Haiku

Sonnets

Ballads

Ballads were popular in medieval Europe because they were a form of oral storytelling that could be easily memorized and passed down from generation to generation. Haikus originated in Japan, sonnets were popularized during the Renaissance, and odes were popular in ancient Greece and Rome. While these forms of poetry may have been known in medieval Europe, they were not the most popular. Therefore, the correct answer is C Ballads.

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