Waec Model Questions Vol1 2017 Literature In English Question 13

Practice objective / multiple choice question 13 from the 2017 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Literature In English examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2017 Literature In English Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 13 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2017 • LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH • objective

Excerpt A: "Okonkwo's heart swelled with pride as he lifted the heavy axe." Excerpt B: "Later, as the drums of war faded, a deep sorrow settled over him." Describe the shift in tone between the two excerpts and explain what causes this change.

Answer Options

A. The tone moves from calm/reflective in Excerpt A to chaotic/noisy in Excerpt B; the change is caused by the introduction of a new character.
Correct Answer B. The tone changes from triumphant/confident in Excerpt A to mournful/somber in Excerpt B; the change is caused by the aftermath of the battle, which turns initial pride into sorrow.
C. The tone transitions from fearful/dreadful in Excerpt A to joyful/celebratory in Excerpt B; the change is caused by the arrival of a festival.
D. The tone shifts from angry/aggressive in Excerpt A to hopeful/optimistic in Excerpt B; the change is caused by the narrator's sudden realization of victory.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
The tone changes from triumphant/confident in Excerpt A to mournful/somber in Excerpt B; the change is caused by the aftermath of the battle, which turns initial pride into sorrow.

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2017 Literature In English Question 13. It is one of the objective questions from the 2017 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Literature In English examination.

Difficulty level: Hard .

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