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JAMB Literature in English 2000 Question 10

Question 10

Other Set Texts: African Prose

Camara Laye's The African Child: The success of the novel lies in the author's

  1. A.realistic portrayal of Laye's courtship with Marie
  2. B.effective use of sociological and fictional materials
  3. C.recreation of an African childhood in Conakry
  4. D.use of traditional elements for colour
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Answer: D (use of traditional elements for colour)

Explanation

The novel's charm comes from its rich picture of Malinke traditions such as the totem snake, gold-smelting, harvest and initiation rites.