JAMB Literature in English 2009 Question 32

Question 32

Poetry: General

The use of sound pattern to suggest meaning in poetry is

  1. A.rhythm
  2. B.mimics
  3. C.lyric
  4. D.metonymy.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (rhythm)

Explanation

Rhythm, the pattern of sounds and beats, can echo and reinforce what a poem says.