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JAMB Literature in English 1978 Question 13

Question 13

Literary Appreciation: Poetry
Verse extract (Question 13)
The passage, as printed

In this verse the poet uses

  1. A.alternate rhymes
  2. B.monorhyme
  3. C.couplets
  4. D.triplets
  5. E.blank verse.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (alternate rhymes)

Explanation

Lines 1 and 3 rhyme (know/go) and lines 2 and 4 rhyme (bother/mother): an abab pattern of alternate rhymes.