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JAMB Literature in English 1979 Question 24

Question 24

Non-African Poetry

In 'The Duel', the line 'And the swords clicked and scrapped, and the onsets sped' indicates

  1. A.the depth of their fatigue
  2. B.the loftiness of their hopes
  3. C.the abjectness of their fears
  4. D.the fervour of their prayers
  5. E.the fierceness of the fight.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (the fierceness of the fight.)

Explanation

The sounds of clashing swords and quick attacks show how fierce the fight is.