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JAMB Literature in English 1985 Question 30

Question 30

African Poetry

In the poem 'Piano and Drums' Okara uses the drums to symbolize

  1. A.sources of poetic inspiration
  2. B.traditional African ways of life
  3. C.the complex rhythms of human life
  4. D.festivals which are held annually
  5. E.the noisy pastimes of hunters.
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Answer: B (traditional African ways of life)

Explanation

The drums stand for simple traditional Africa; the piano for Western culture.