JAMB Literature in English 1984 Question 20

Question 20

Literary Appreciation: Poetry
Verse extract (Question 20)
The passage, as printed

The general atmosphere portrayed in the above passage is one of

  1. A.peace and quiet
  2. B.contentment and calm
  3. C.anger and anxiety
  4. D.commotion and confusion
  5. E.poverty and want.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (commotion and confusion)

Explanation

Flying clothes, flashes, rumbling and pelting rain show the noise and disorder of the storm.