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JAMB Literature in English 1981 Question 43

Question 43

African Poetry

'The Myth of the Bagre' is an example of

  1. A.a dream world
  2. B.a narrative poem of initiation
  3. C.a poem in praise of manly prowess
  4. D.a poem recited at marriage festivals
  5. E.a poem sacred to the memory of ancestors.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (a narrative poem of initiation)

Explanation

The Bagre myth is recited during the initiation of new members of the Bagre society.