ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

MISCELLENEOUS QUESTIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A sub-division of a poem is called-
A
meter
B
foot
C
mythology
D
none of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -stanza, a division of a poem consisting of two or more lines arranged together as a unit. More specifically, a stanza usually is a group of lines arranged together in a recurring pattern of metrical lengths and a sequence of rhymes.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are hundreds of subtypes of poetry, and some types include narrative poetry, epic poetry, lyric poetry, and free verse.

Detailed explanation-3: -Although poetry is a form of self-expression that knows no bounds, it can be safely divided into three main genres: lyric poetry, narrative poetry and dramatic poetry.

Detailed explanation-4: -Types of Poetry The three main kinds are lyric, narrative, and dramatic. Lyric poetry is the most common type and includes haiku, ode, elegy, and limerick. Dramatic poetry lets the poems characters tell the story.

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