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JAMB Literature in English 1984 Question 11

Question 11

African Poetry

The dominant mood in Senghor's poem 'In Memoriam' is one of

  1. A.nostalgia
  2. B.sadness
  3. C.despair
  4. D.joy
  5. E.frustration.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (nostalgia)

Explanation

The poet in Europe longs for his dead ancestors and his African home.