JAMB Literature in English 1998 Question 49

Question 49

Literary Appreciation: Prose and Drama
Ngugi, 'Petals of Blood'
The passage, as printed

The writer of the passage above arrests the interest of the reader by employing

  1. A.a suspenseful opening
  2. B.an appropriate setting
  3. C.short clear sentences
  4. D.images of violence.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (a suspenseful opening)

Explanation

"They came for him that Sunday" makes us want to know who came and why.