WAEC Literature in English 2006 Question 26

Question 26

Literary Appreciation: Poetry
Unseen poem: questions 26–30
The passage, as printed

The poem is

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

Answer: B (an ode)

Explanation

The poem addresses Sleep directly and praises its power: an ode.