A ballad is a form of verse that tells a story, often in a song-like manner. Ballads are typically narrative poems, and they often deal with themes of love, betrayal, and death. Ballads are often passed down orally from generation to generation, and they can be found in many different cultures around the world. Some famous examples of ballads include "The Ballad of Johnie Cock", "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner", and "Casey Jones".