WAEC Literature in English 2024 Objective — Question 1
Question 1 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Literature in English 2024 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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1. A poem that is shaped in the image of the object it talks about is A.
- A. concrete.Correct
- B. lyrical.
- C. metaphysical.
- D. romantic.
Explanation
A concrete poem (shape poem) is one where the arrangement of words on the page forms a picture related to the subject, e.g. George Herbert's 'The Altar'. Lyrical, metaphysical and romantic poems focus more on emotional/philosophical aspects rather than visual representation.
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