WAEC Literature in English 2018 Objective — Question 26

Question 26 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Literature in English 2018 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Read the poem beginning 'Poison ivy came up like a rose in red and thorny garb...' and answer this question. The mood of the persona is one of

A. contempt
B. hilarity
C. despondencyCorrect
D. hopefulness

Explanation

The poem ends on a note of despondency, with the persona's dream remaining a 'locked-up serenade'.

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