Question 18
WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2023
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LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH
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objective
Read the stanza below:
"Grey clouds drift, whispering woes,\
Mournful rivers murmur, moving slow;\
Leaves linger, laced with lingering loss,\
Silence sighs, soft as a sorrowful snow."
How does the poet use visual imagery and alliteration to create a mood of melancholy in the stanza?
Answer Options
A.
The stanza relies on abstract ideas rather than concrete images, and the lack of alliteration makes the mood neutral.
B.
The poet describes a bright sunrise with golden light and bustling birds, while the repeated \/b\/ and \/r\/ sounds create a lively rhythm; these visual and auditory elements produce an uplifting mood.
C.
Through images of dark storms and harsh winds, and the heavy use of \/d\/ and \/k\/ consonants, the poem conveys a sense of anger rather than sadness.
Correct Answer
D.
The poet paints a bleak landscape with images such as grey clouds, mournful rivers and lingering leaves, while the repeated /l/ and /s/ sounds (alliteration) give the lines a soft, hushed quality; together these visual and sound devices evoke a lingering sense of sadness, producing a melancholy mood.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
The poet paints a bleak landscape with images such as grey clouds, mournful rivers and lingering leaves, while the repeated /l/ and /s/ sounds (alliteration) give the lines a soft, hushed quality; together these visual and sound devices evoke a lingering sense of sadness, producing a melancholy mood.
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Waec Model Questions Vol1
2023
Literature In English
Question 18.
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2023
Waec Model Questions Vol1
Literature In English
examination.
Difficulty level:
Medium
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