What is a 'fraszka' in Polish literature?
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Correct answer: A. A short, witty poem
- Step 1: Jan Kochanowski made the fraszka famous in the sixteenth century with his Trifles. Answer: A short, witty poem. Why not the others: A long epic poem, A religious hymn and A historical chronicle don't fit.
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