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JAMB Literature in English 2000 Question 26

Question 26

African Poetry

The pervasive mood of the speaker in Mtshali's 'Nightfall in Soweto' is that of

  1. A.elation and joy
  2. B.terror and insecurity
  3. C.darkness and threat
  4. D.celebration and freedom
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (terror and insecurity)

Explanation

The speaker fears the night in Soweto when thugs and police attack; he feels terror and has no safety even at home.