In what way does a Pindaric ode differ from a Horatian ode?

A.) Pindaric odes follow a three-part structure, while Horatian odes follow a regular pattern of usually two-line or four-line stanzas.

B.) Pindaric odes present a realistic picture of society, while Horatian odes present an idealized picture of the social world.

C.) Pindaric odes focus on ordinary people from all walks of life, while Horatian odes focus on mythological gods and goddesses.

D.) Pindaric odes explore the simple pleasures of daily life, while Horatian odes explore matters of metaphysical significance.

E.) Pindaric odes are usually short and resemble the sonnet form, while Horatian odes are usually long and resemble epics.

The correct answer is the following: option A. The way in which a Pindaric ode differs from a Horatian ode is that the Pindaric odes follow a three-part structure, while Horatian odes follow a regular pattern of usually two-line or four-line stanzas. An ode is a lyrical stanza written in praise of an event, person or thing. The original type of ode was the Pindaric one that consisted a three-part structure: the opening of the strophe, the mirroring stanza called the "antistrophe" and the concluding epope which had a different meter and length than the other two parts. On the other side, the stanzas from an Horatian ode have the same meter and length and are commonly more informal than the Pindaric ones.