WAEC Literature in English 2022 Objective — Question 31
Question 31 of 48 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Literature in English 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The speaker's attitude towards melancholy is
- A. adoration
- B. dislikeCorrect
- C. intolerance
- D. tolerance
Explanation
The speaker's attitude towards melancholy is dislike. The speaker (Duke) hates melancholy and tells Philostrate to 'turn melancholy forth to funerals' because such sadness is not expected in a wedding ceremony. It is meant for those who mourn.
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