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WAEC SSCE - Literature In English - 2005 (Objective)

Question 1 Report

Pick the odd item from the options below
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The odd item from the options is "Ode." All the other options are types of poems that are often associated with mourning, grief, and sorrow. - Elegy is a poem that mourns the death of a particular person or group of people. - Epitaph is a short poem or statement written on a tombstone or a grave marker, usually in memory of the deceased. - Dirge is a sad and mournful song or poem that is often associated with a funeral or a memorial service. On the other hand, an "Ode" is a type of poem that celebrates or praises a person, an event, an idea, or an object. It's usually written in a formal and elevated style and often has a structured form. Therefore, it's different from the other options, which are focused on lamentation and grief.
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