JAMB Literature in English 2004 Question 12

Question 12

Literary Appreciation: Prose and Drama
Gabriel Okara, The Voice (extract)
The passage, as printed

It can be inferred from the passage above that the

  1. A.listener is a porter
  2. B.listener is wise
  3. C.speaker is a murderer
  4. D.speaker is more experienced
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (speaker is more experienced)

Explanation

The speaker says he has 'killed many many more years in this world' than the listener, meaning he has lived longer and is more experienced.