WAEC Literature in English 2002 Question 5

Question 5

Poetry: General

A poem which tells a story in the form of a song is a/an

  1. A.epic
  2. B.ballad
  3. C.pastoral
  4. D.eulogy
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (ballad)

Explanation

A ballad is a song-like poem that tells a story.