JAMB Literature in English 2007 Question 38

Question 38

Poetry: General

A final stanza of a poem that is shorter than the preceding one is called

  1. A.epanalepsis
  2. B.antithesis
  3. C.envoi
  4. D.irony.
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Answer: C (envoi)

Explanation

An envoi (envoy) is a short stanza at the end of a poem, often addressing someone or summing up.