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WAEC Literature in English 2013 Objective — Question 23

Question 23 of 45 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Literature in English 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The diction conveys a feeling of

  • A. hope
  • B. helplessnessCorrect
  • C. anger
  • D. indifference

Explanation

The diction conveys a feeling of helplessness. This is evident in the expression 'He seemed unable to move, even to wipe away the sweat that collected in his eyebrows and leaked down into his eyes.'

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