A sad poem usually written to praise and express sorrow for someone who is dead is known as ________?

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Correct Answer: A: Elegy

Explanation: The correct answer is A: Elegy. A sad poem written to praise and express sorrow for someone dead is known as an ELEGY — a mournful poem of lamentation.

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