Neco 2018 Literature In English Question 30

Practice objective / multiple choice question 30 from the 2018 Neco Literature In English examination.

Neco 2018 Literature In English Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 30 NECO • 2018 • LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH • objective

Consider the following poem: Silent streets at dawn, the city yawns, Grey clouds linger, whispering doubts, Footsteps echo, chasing fleeting dreams, Hope flickers, a candle in the night. Analyse the poem by answering the four parts: (a) Identify the dominant theme. (b) Determine the tone. (c) Name two poetic devices used. (d) State the poet's attitude towards the theme, providing a brief explanation.

Answer Options

A. a) Urban decay and neglect; b) Angry tone; c) Simile and hyperbole; d) Pessimistic - the poet sees hope as futile.
B. a) Conflict between nature and city life; b) Joyful tone; c) Allusion and onomatopoeia; d) Neutral - the poet merely observes the contrast without judgment.
C. a) Isolation in a bustling metropolis; b) Ironic tone; c) Alliteration and enjambment; d) Cynical - the poet doubts any lasting hope.
Correct Answer D. a) Hope in an adverse urban environment; b) Contemplative/melancholic tone; c) Personification and metaphor; d) Optimistic - the poet believes hope persists despite hardship.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
a) Hope in an adverse urban environment; b) Contemplative/melancholic tone; c) Personification and metaphor; d) Optimistic - the poet believes hope persists despite hardship.

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This is Neco 2018 Literature In English Question 30. It is one of the objective questions from the 2018 Neco Literature In English examination.

Difficulty level: Hard .

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