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JAMB Literature in English 2008 Question 36

Question 36

Poetry: General

A line or a group of lines repeated in the course of a poem is called

  1. A.chorus
  2. B.refrain
  3. C.repetition
  4. D.prologue.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (refrain)

Explanation

A refrain is a line or lines that come back at intervals in a poem or song, usually at the end of each stanza.