WAEC Literature in English 2005 Question 14

Question 14

Literary Terms and Devices

Which of the following is a praise poem?

  1. A.Freetowm
  2. B.Ulysses
  3. C.Is my team ploughing?
  4. D.Ode to the West Wind.
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Answer: D (Ode to the West Wind.)

Explanation

An ode is a poem of praise addressed to its subject; Shelley's ode praises the power of the West Wind.