Question 45
WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2023
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LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH
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objective
Read the two paragraphs:
Paragraph 1: "The bustling market was a kaleidoscope of colors, each stall shouting its wares with unabashed vigor."
Paragraph 2: "Yet beneath the clamor, a thin veil of desperation clung to the faces of the sellers, their smiles brittle as old paper."
Determine the tone of each paragraph, explain the shift between them, and infer the author's overall attitude toward the market.
Answer Options
A.
Paragraph 1 has a neutral, descriptive tone; Paragraph 2 adopts a humorous, light‑hearted tone. The shift moves from factual reporting to comedy, showing the author's playful view of the market.
Correct Answer
B.
Paragraph 1 has a celebratory, vibrant tone; Paragraph 2 adopts a somber, critical tone. The shift moves from outward enthusiasm to an underlying critique, showing the author's ambivalent attitude—recognising the market's energy while condemning the hidden desperation of its sellers.
C.
Paragraph 1 has a melancholic, subdued tone; Paragraph 2 adopts an exuberant, optimistic tone. The shift moves from sorrowful reflection to joyful celebration, indicating the author's supportive attitude toward the market.
D.
Paragraph 1 has an angry, confrontational tone; Paragraph 2 adopts a nostalgic, wistful tone. The shift moves from aggression to longing, suggesting the author's conflicted feelings about the market.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
Paragraph 1 has a celebratory, vibrant tone; Paragraph 2 adopts a somber, critical tone. The shift moves from outward enthusiasm to an underlying critique, showing the author's ambivalent attitude—recognising the market's energy while condemning the hidden desperation of its sellers.
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Waec Model Questions Vol1
2023
Literature In English
Question 45.
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2023
Waec Model Questions Vol1
Literature In English
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Difficulty level:
Hard
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