Waec Model Questions Vol1 2021 Literature In English Question 18

Practice objective / multiple choice question 18 from the 2021 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Literature In English examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2021 Literature In English Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 18 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2021 • LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH • objective

Consider the two excerpts from a short story: Excerpt A: "The night was silent, but the ticking of the clock grew louder with each passing second." Excerpt B: "Just as the door creaked open, the lights flickered and went out." Which narrative technique is employed across these excerpts to build suspense, and why is it effective?

Answer Options

A. Symbolism (combined with a cliffhanger); it conveys deeper meanings yet does not build anticipation about an imminent occurrence.
Correct Answer B. Foreshadowing (combined with a cliffhanger); it hints at an imminent event and leaves the outcome unresolved, keeping the reader in suspense.
C. Imagery (combined with a cliffhanger); it creates vivid scenes but does not directly hint at future events, so it is not the primary suspense device.
D. Dialogue (combined with a cliffhanger); it reveals character interaction but does not foreshadow upcoming action.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
Foreshadowing (combined with a cliffhanger); it hints at an imminent event and leaves the outcome unresolved, keeping the reader in suspense.

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2021 Literature In English Question 18. It is one of the objective questions from the 2021 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Literature In English examination.

Difficulty level: Hard .

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