Question

Which two statements accurately describe the early history of lyric poetry?

A.Lyric poetry was first composed in ancient Greece using the lyre.
B.The ancient Romans developed lyric poetry in response to Greek epic poetry.
C.The earliest lyric poems were composed in the seventh century B.C.
D.Lyric poetry can be traced to Shakespeare’s and Spenser’s sonnets.
E.The earliest lyric poems were short versions of tales from the epics.

Answer 1

A and C
Lyric poetry can be traced back as far as the Seventh Century B.C. and was originally used by the ancient Greeks, almost always accompanied by the Lyre. These poems were made to be musical and joyful.

Answer 2

Lyric poetry was first composed in ancient Greece using the lyre.

The earliest lyric poems were composed in the seventh century B.C.

Step-by-step explanation

Lyric poetry is a formal type of poetry which expresses personal emotions or feelings. It is one of the three main genres of poetry. The mood in the lyrics poetry is melodic and emotional. The writer uses words that are expressing his/her mind or feelings.