JAMB Literature in English 1990 Question 15

Question 15

African Poetry

Theo Luzuka's 'The Motoka' is cast in the mould of

  1. A.a dirge
  2. B.a gossip
  3. C.an epistle
  4. D.a ditty.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (a gossip)

Explanation

The speaker chatters about the minister's car and scandals ("Plus I hear..."), like village gossip.