WAEC Literature in English 2024 Objective — Question 33

Question 33 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Literature in English 2024 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

33. The speech is in reaction to A.

A. Hippolyta's rejection of the burden the poor bear.
B. Philostrate's rejection of the play-within-the day.Correct
C. the address of the chorus.
D. the arrival of the players.

Explanation

The speech is in reaction to Philostrate's rejection of the play-within-the-play, claiming that the play by the local men of Athens lacks taste for Theseus.

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