Neco 2019 Literature In English Question 20

Practice objective / multiple choice question 20 from the 2019 Neco Literature In English examination.

Neco 2019 Literature In English Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 20 NECO • 2019 • LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH • objective

Consider the following excerpt: "Rain hammered the tin roof, each drop a relentless drumbeat that seemed to echo the hollow thud in his chest. The streetlights sputtered, casting a jaundiced glow over the puddles that mirrored his weary eyes. He stood still, the cold seeping through his coat, as if the night itself were pressing its weight upon his shoulders." What is the mood of the passage? Support your answer by citing two specific textual features (e.g., imagery, sound, colour).

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. Despondent melancholy; shown by the harsh auditory imagery of rain "hammering" the roof and the "jaundiced glow" colour imagery that underscores the protagonist's weariness.
B. Tense anxiety; shown by the pounding rain "hammering" the roof and the sputtering streetlights that heighten a sense of unease.
C. Hopeful optimism; shown by the rhythmic rain and the bright, warm glow of the streetlights that suggest renewal.
D. Romantic nostalgia; shown by the gentle patter of rain and the soft amber glow of the streetlights that evoke fond memories.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
Despondent melancholy; shown by the harsh auditory imagery of rain "hammering" the roof and the "jaundiced glow" colour imagery that underscores the protagonist's weariness.

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This is Neco 2019 Literature In English Question 20. It is one of the objective questions from the 2019 Neco Literature In English examination.

Difficulty level: Hard .

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