Neco 2024 Literature In English Question 24

Practice objective / multiple choice question 24 from the 2024 Neco Literature In English examination.

Neco 2024 Literature In English Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 24 NECO • 2024 • LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH • objective

Excerpt A: "The market bustled with laughter, children darting between stalls, the air sweet with roasted plantains." Excerpt B: "Later, the same streets lay silent, the shutters closed, and a cold wind whispered through the alleys, carrying the scent of ash." Compare the tone of excerpt A with excerpt B, state the overall tonal shift across the narrative, and explain the purpose of this shift in relation to the story's central conflict.

Answer Options

A. Excerpt A is tranquil; excerpt B is chaotic. The tone shifts from calmness to disorder, reflecting the protagonist's internal struggle.
B. Excerpt A is eerie; excerpt B is lively. The tone shifts from suspense to excitement, emphasizing the story's comedic elements.
Correct Answer C. Excerpt A is cheerful; excerpt B is somber/ominous. The tone shifts from optimism to foreboding, highlighting the impending conflict and increasing tension.
D. Excerpt A is nostalgic; excerpt B is jubilant. The tone shifts from melancholy to celebration, underscoring the resolution of the conflict.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
Excerpt A is cheerful; excerpt B is somber/ominous. The tone shifts from optimism to foreboding, highlighting the impending conflict and increasing tension.

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This is Neco 2024 Literature In English Question 24. It is one of the objective questions from the 2024 Neco Literature In English examination.

Difficulty level: Hard .

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