WAEC Literature in English 2004 Question 12

Question 12

Poetry: General

A poem that expresses grief over the death of a notable figure in society is a/an

  1. A.ode
  2. B.ballad
  3. C.limerick
  4. D.elegy
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Answer: D (elegy)

Explanation

An elegy is a poem of mourning for someone who has died.