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WAEC Literature in English 2020 Objective — Question 26

Question 26 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Literature in English 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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[Read the poem and answer Questions 26 to 30, describing memory brought by "stilly night", boyhood years, smiles, tears, dimmed eyes and broken hearts.] The theme is about the poet's

  • A. broken love affairs
  • B. fear of the stilly night
  • C. sleepless night
  • D. yearning for happier times gone byCorrect

Explanation

The theme of the poem is presented essentially through repetition, and is about the poet's yearning for happier times gone by, echoing memories of fondness and sadness.

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