Neco 2020 Literature In English Question 15

Practice objective / multiple choice question 15 from the 2020 Neco Literature In English examination.

Neco 2020 Literature In English Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 15 NECO • 2020 • LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH • objective

Read the following excerpt: "The cracked earth sighed under the relentless sun, each furrow a silent prayer for rain. Yet the clouds lingered, aloof, refusing to weep. Still, the farmer's hands, calloused and steady, pressed the seed into the stubborn soil, whispering promises of harvest that the horizon seemed to mock." Based on the excerpt, (a) identify the central theme, (b) describe the tone, and (c) analyse how the author's choice of diction contributes to the theme.

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. Theme: human resilience in the face of adversity. Tone: somber yet determined. Diction: harsh words (cracked, relentless, stubborn) portray the harsh environment, while steady, whispering, promises convey the farmer's perseverance, reinforcing the theme.
B. Theme: the beauty of rural life. Tone: joyful and serene. Diction: gentle imagery (whispering, promises) emphasizes peace, overlooking the struggle depicted.
C. Theme: the futility of human effort against nature. Tone: hopeful and optimistic. Diction: bright, uplifting words (sun, promise) suggest optimism, contradicting the harsh setting.
D. Theme: the conflict between tradition and modernity. Tone: angry and critical. Diction: violent verbs (cracked, sighs) and modern terms create tension, misreading the farmer's perseverance.
Correct Answer
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Correct Option:
Theme: human resilience in the face of adversity. Tone: somber yet determined. Diction: harsh words (cracked, relentless, stubborn) portray the harsh environment, while steady, whispering, promises convey the farmer's perseverance, reinforcing the theme.

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This is Neco 2020 Literature In English Question 15. It is one of the objective questions from the 2020 Neco Literature In English examination.

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