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JAMB Literature in English 2003 Question 10

Question 10

Literary Appreciation: Poetry
JAMB 2003 Literary Appreciation: poem extract (Q10)
The passage, as printed

The suggestion that runs through the short poem above is that of

  1. A.anxiety and worry
  2. B.anticipation of positive change
  3. C.sorrow and dejection
  4. D.fear of change
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (anticipation of positive change)

Explanation

Every line looks forward to something better: gloom giving way to light, glory restored, 'We shall yet regain the dawn'. It anticipates positive change.