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JAMB Literature in English 1983 Question 12

Question 12

African Poetry

The poem 'When a Strainer Takes in Water' is

  1. A.a dirge
  2. B.an incantation
  3. C.an ode
  4. D.a lullaby
  5. E.a ballad.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (an incantation)

Explanation

It is a Yoruba magical chant meant to make something happen: an incantation.