A humorous poem with five lines, the first two ryhming with the last is______________
LITERATURE
WAEC 2017
A humorous poem with five lines, the first two ryhming with the last is______________
- A. An ode
- B. Sestet
- C. Octave
- D. A Limerick
Correct Answer: D. A Limerick
Explanation
A limerick is a humorous poem consisting of five lines. The first, second, and fifth lines must have seven to ten syllables while rhyming and having the same verbal rhythm. The third and fourth lines only have to have five to seven syllables, and have to rhyme with each other and have the same rhythm.
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