WAEC Literature in English 1998 Question 32

Question 32

Literary Appreciation: Poetry
Extract for questions 31–33
The passage, as printed

This kind of rhyme scheme is known as

  1. A.alternate
  2. B.irregular
  3. C.free verse
  4. D.couplet
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (alternate)

Explanation

In abab the rhymes alternate from line to line, so it is alternate rhyme.