JAMB Literature in English · Section 3

Types of Poetry

Section 3: Poetry

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Official JAMB Literature in English outline · Section 3: Poetry

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a. Sonnet

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Identify different types of poetry and their distinctive features.

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b. Ode

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Identify different types of poetry and their distinctive features.

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c. Lyrics

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Identify different types of poetry and their distinctive features.

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d. Elegy

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Identify different types of poetry and their distinctive features.

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e. Ballad

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Identify different types of poetry and their distinctive features.

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f. Panegyric

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Identify different types of poetry and their distinctive features.

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g. Epic

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Identify different types of poetry and their distinctive features.

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h. Blank verse, etc.

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Identify different types of poetry and their distinctive features.

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