JAMB Literature in English 2003 Question 49

Question 49

African Poetry

The dominant images in 'She Came in Silken Drapes' are

  1. A.monumental
  2. B.medical
  3. C.horticultural
  4. D.agricultural
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (horticultural)

Explanation

Lenrie Peters fills the poem with images of flowers, buds and gardens, which are horticultural images.