SSC Stenographer 2025 PYQ — Question 154

SSC Stenographer - 06 Aug 2025 - Shift 1 • English • Q154

Choose the correct one-word substitution for:
"A humorous poem of five lines" 

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Limerick: A humorous poem consisting of five lines with a specific rhyme scheme (AABBA).

Haiku: A traditional Japanese poetic form consisting of only three lines with a 5-7-5 syllable structure, typically focused on nature.

Elegy: A serious, reflective poem, usually a lament for the dead.

Sonnet: A structured poem consisting of 14 lines, often written in iambic pentameter.