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WAEC Literature in English 2005 Question 4

Question 4

Literary Terms and Devices

A narrative poem in the manner of oral folk tradition is

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

Answer: C (a ballad)

Explanation

A ballad is a song-like poem that tells a story, as in folk tradition.