WAEC Literature in English 2006 Question 4

Question 4

Poetry: General

The limerick

  1. A.is written to be sung
  2. B.has a serious subject matter
  3. C.is always light and humorous
  4. D.uses lofty language.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (is always light and humorous)

Explanation

A limerick is a five-line nonsense or comic poem meant to amuse.