WAEC Literature in English 2005 Question 3

Question 3

Poetry: General

Pick the odd item from the options below

  1. A.Elegy
  2. B.Epitaph
  3. C.Dirge
  4. D.Ode
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Ode)

Explanation

Elegy, epitaph and dirge are all connected with death and mourning; an ode is a poem of praise.