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WAEC Literature in English 2010 Objective — Question 23

Question 23 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Literature in English 2010 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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[Poem] "What a morning! / The sound of guns was everywhere / The city was trapped / I heave a mournful sigh - / Rebels! // Boom Boom Boom! / The heart pants at the sound of the blast. / Lord! When will all this end? / This is the fourth day. // You say you are free / Oh no, you are not / You are trapped / A prisoner in your own home. // The song is everywhere / What next? / Food - water - a hiding place / Far from the sound of the gun." Read the poem and answer questions 21-25. The atmosphere of the poem implies

  • A. A. danger and confusionCorrect
  • B. B. peace and reconciliation
  • C. C. happiness
  • D. D. hope

Explanation

The atmosphere of the poem is that of danger and confusion - 'The heart pants at the sound of the blast'; 'the song is everywhere'; people are confused about what comes next.

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