Question 30
WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2021
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LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH
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objective
In Wole Soyinka's play "The Lion and the Jewel", Lakunle's dialogue is filled with modernist language while the stage directions describe a traditional village setting. How does this juxtaposition create dramatic irony?
Answer Options
A.
The juxtaposition highlights Lakunle's successful integration of modern ideas into village life, indicating that his reforms are readily accepted, which contradicts the play's theme.
B.
By pairing modern language with a traditional backdrop, the play suggests that the community eagerly adopts Lakunle's views, eliminating any sense of irony.
Correct Answer
C.
The contrast between Lakunle's modernist speech and the traditional village setting reveals that, although he believes his ideas will be welcomed, the audience sees that the community's customs will resist him, creating dramatic irony.
D.
The contrast between Lakunle's modernist speech and the traditional village setting shows that the audience is confused about his role, leading to comic relief rather than dramatic irony.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
The contrast between Lakunle's modernist speech and the traditional village setting reveals that, although he believes his ideas will be welcomed, the audience sees that the community's customs will resist him, creating dramatic irony.
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This is
Waec Model Questions Vol1
2021
Literature In English
Question 30.
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questions from the
2021
Waec Model Questions Vol1
Literature In English
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Difficulty level:
Hard
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