Is this an elegy
A poem praising the beauty of spring
No, Praising spring talks about life and beauty, not anything that is gone or mourned.
What is an Elegy
An elegy is a type of poem that is usually about death or loss.
Which of these tones is most typical in an elegy?
Sad and reflective
The room feels empty without your laughter.
I remember your smile, your stories, your kindness.
Though you are gone, your memory lives in me.
Yes, "the room feels empty without your laughter” shows that someone is gone.
What is an elegy most often about
loss or death
True or False: An elegy can be written about something other than a person’s death.
True – it can mourn a place, time, or stage of life.
A song remembering a lost friend
Yes, the song mourns the friend’s death, expresses grief, honors them, and reflects on their memory.
Name at least one story that uses elegy.
O Captain! My Captain!, Lycidas
Explain the difference between an elegy and an ode.
Elegy → mourns loss, death, or something gone
Ode → celebrates or praises someone or something, usually happy
I tripped on the sidewalk and spilled my coffee all over my shirt.
What a terrible morning! I hope the rest of the day gets better.
No, it may express frustration or minor sadness, but it is not mourning a real loss, death, or end.
What is the purpose of an elegy?
Express grief
Honor or praise what was lost
Reflect on life and mortality
Often end with acceptance or hope
True or False: A song remembering a deceased friend can be considered an elegy.
True – if it mourns the friend and reflects on their memory.
he sun sets behind the city skyline, painting the streets in orange and purple.
I think about the years I spent walking these roads, the friends who moved away, and the dreams I haven’t chased yet.
Maybe tomorrow will be different.”
No, it doesn’t mourn a specific loss
What are the main parts of an elegy?
Lament
Praise
Consolation
Why do elegies often include reflection or philosophical thoughts?
To help the writer and reader think about life, loss, and the meaning of memories, not just express grief.