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JAMB Literature in English 1987 Question 46

Question 46

Literary Appreciation: Poetry
Verse extract (Question 46)
The passage, as printed

The tone in these lines suggest

  1. A.the author's desire to accomplish more in life
  2. B.anxiety and tension
  3. C.tediousness and boredom
  4. D.anger and exasperation.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (tediousness and boredom)

Explanation

A life "measured out with coffee spoons", the same each day, is dull and boring.