Question 3
WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2022
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LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH
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objective
Read the three consecutive paragraphs taken from a short story:
Paragraph 1: "The garden glimmered under the soft amber light of dawn, each rose petal trembling gently as a cool breeze whispered through the leaves. Birds sang a lilting melody, and the world seemed at peace."
Paragraph 2: "A faint chill began to settle, and the once‑bright sky took on a muted gray. The wind grew sharper, rattling the shutters, while shadows stretched longer across the grass. An uneasy feeling crept into the air."
Paragraph 3: "Suddenly, a deafening crack split the silence as a bolt of lightning tore the heavens, followed by a torrent of rain that hammered the earth. The garden was drenched, the roses torn from their stems, and panic surged through every heart that heard the roar."
What is the predominant mood in Paragraph 3, and how do the author's choices of diction and imagery combine to shift the mood from Paragraph 2 to Paragraph 3?
Answer Options
A.
The predominant mood in Paragraph 3 is melancholy. The author shifts the mood by replacing the tense diction of Paragraph 2 ("faint chill", "muted gray", "uneasy feeling") with somber, reflective language in Paragraph 3 ("soft rain", "gentle drizzle", "quiet whispers"), and the imagery moves from dark shadows to a subdued, rainy garden, creating a mood of sadness.
Correct Answer
B.
The predominant mood in Paragraph 3 is terror/panic. The author shifts the mood by replacing the subdued diction of Paragraph 2 ("faint chill", "muted gray", "uneasy feeling") with violent, forceful language in Paragraph 3 ("deafening crack", "bolt of lightning", "torrent of rain", "hammered", "panic"). The imagery likewise moves from muted shadows to stark, destructive images of lightning and torn roses, intensifying the emotional impact and creating a mood of panic.
C.
The predominant mood in Paragraph 3 is awe. The author shifts the mood by swapping the subdued diction of Paragraph 2 ("faint chill", "muted gray", "uneasy feeling") for grand, exalted language in Paragraph 3 ("blazing lightning", "roaring thunder", "majestic storm"), and the imagery changes from muted shadows to spectacular, sky‑splitting phenomena, producing a feeling of wonder.
D.
The predominant mood in Paragraph 3 is calm. The author shifts the mood by exchanging the uneasy diction of Paragraph 2 ("faint chill", "muted gray", "uneasy feeling") with soothing language in Paragraph 3 ("soft patter of rain", "gentle breeze", "peaceful droplets"), and the imagery moves from ominous shadows to a tranquil, rain‑kissed garden, resulting in a calm atmosphere.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
The predominant mood in Paragraph 3 is terror/panic. The author shifts the mood by replacing the subdued diction of Paragraph 2 ("faint chill", "muted gray", "uneasy feeling") with violent, forceful language in Paragraph 3 ("deafening crack", "bolt of lightning", "torrent of rain", "hammered", "panic"). The imagery likewise moves from muted shadows to stark, destructive images of lightning and torn roses, intensifying the emotional impact and creating a mood of panic.
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Waec Model Questions Vol1
2022
Literature In English
Question 3.
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2022
Waec Model Questions Vol1
Literature In English
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