JAMB Literature in English 1999 Question 48

Question 48

African Poetry
J.P. Clark, 'Ibadan'
The passage, as printed

The poem above is memorable for its

  1. A.pun
  2. B.heroism
  3. C.metaphor
  4. D.lyricism.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (metaphor)

Explanation

Ibadan is pictured as "a running splash of rust and gold" scattered over the hills.