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JAMB Literature in English 1978 Question 30

Question 30

African Poetry

In Wole Soyinka's poem, 'I Think It Rains', rain symbolizes

  1. A.the rise of sudden cloud from ashes
  2. B.loosening of parched tongues from the mouth
  3. C.inconveniences
  4. D.relief, and a feeling of goodness
  5. E.none of these.
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Answer: D (relief, and a feeling of goodness)

Explanation

Rain in the poem loosens dry tongues and minds; it stands for relief and renewal.