JAMB Literature in English 2009 Question 40

Question 40

Poetry: General

A group of three lyric stanzas in classical Greek poetry is referred to as

  1. A.triplet
  2. B.triolet
  3. C.trilogy
  4. D.triad.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (triad.)

Explanation

In a Greek ode the strophe, antistrophe and epode together form a triad.