JAMB Literature in English 1978 Question 49

Question 49

Poetry: General

A narrative poem must

  1. A.preach a sermon
  2. B.tell a story
  3. C.describe natural scenery
  4. D.argue a question
  5. E.propound a philosophy.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (tell a story)

Explanation

"Narrative" means story-telling, so a narrative poem tells a story.