GCELiterature in EnglishAfrican Poetry2020

A major characteristic that distinguishes African poetry from Western poetry is the

Aexclusive use of rhyme and strict metrical patterns
Bfrequent incorporation of oral tradition, communal values, and African imageryCORRECT
Cavoidance of political and social themes
Dreliance on Greek and Roman mythological allusions
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African poetry is broadly distinguished by its roots in oral tradition, its use of African imagery, proverbs, communal values, and its engagement with themes of identity, colonialism, and cultural heritage. Unlike much Western poetry, African poetry often draws on indigenous rhythms and communal rather than purely individualistic perspectives.
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