WAEC Literature in English 2000 Question 1

Question 1

Poetry: General

A short and witty poem is known as

  1. A.a ballad
  2. B.an epigram
  3. C.an epic
  4. D.a lyric
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (an epigram)

Explanation

An epigram is a short, witty poem or saying.