Source: wikibot/ballad-stanza
= Ballad stanza
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A ballad stanza is a type of stanza commonly used in ballads, which are narrative poems that tell a story. The traditional form of a ballad stanza typically consists of four lines (quatrains) with a specific rhyme scheme and meter. The common characteristics of a ballad stanza include: 1. **Rhyme Scheme**: The typical rhyme scheme is **ABAB** or **ABCB**, where the second and fourth lines rhyme with each other.