UI Post-UTME Literature in English 2019 (Model questions) Question 2

Question 2

Poetry: General

Which of the following is not a metrical pattern?

  1. A.Iambus
  2. B.Anapest
  3. C.Limerick
  4. D.Trochee
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Limerick)

Explanation

Iambus, anapest and trochee are metrical feet; a limerick is a type of humorous five-line poem.