WAEC Literature in English 2013 Objective — Question 20

Question 20 of 45 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Literature in English 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

A short witty saying is a/an

A. epitaph
B. sonnet
C. limerick
D. epigramCorrect

Explanation

Epigram is a short, witty, concise and often paradoxical remark or saying. Epigram can also be a short poem often expressing single idea that is usually satirical and has a witty ending. An example of epigram is: 'God bless the king — I mean the Faith's defender! God bless (no harm in blessing) the Pretender! But whoso pretender is or who is king — God bless us all! That's quite another thing.'

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