JAMB Literature in English 2006 Question 49

Question 49

Poetry: General

A metrical pause occurring in the middle of a line in a poem is called

  1. A.rhythm
  2. B.tetrametre
  3. C.assonance
  4. D.caesura.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (caesura.)

Explanation

A caesura is a break or pause inside a line of poetry, often marked by punctuation.