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JAMB Literature in English 1979 Question 35

Question 35

African Poetry

In 'Telephone Conversation', the tone of the question 'You mean–like plain or milk chocolate?' is

  1. A.sarcastic
  2. B.complimentary
  3. C.admissive
  4. D.pleading
  5. E.commanding.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (sarcastic)

Explanation

The speaker mocks the landlady's question about his colour by asking it back about chocolate.