A short poem lamenting the death of someone is

LITERATURE
WAEC 2023

A short poem lamenting the death of someone is

  • A. an ode
  • B. a threnody
  • C. a sonnet
  • D. an epic

Correct Answer: B. a threnody

Explanation

A short poem lamenting the death of someone is known as a threnody. A threnody is a song, hymn or poem of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person.



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