Yusef Komunyakaa's "Blue Dementia" is an example of what kind of poetry ?
Correct answer: D. Jazz poetryRead Classic Poetry
- A. Protest poetry
- B. Romantic poetry
- C. Lyric poetry
- D. Jazz poetryRead Classic Poetry
Explanation
Komunyakaa’s poetry often uses syncopation, improvisational rhythms, and musical imagery drawn from jazz. “Blue Dementia” therefore belongs to jazz poetry rather than romantic or general protest poetry.
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