JAMB Literature in English 2009 Question 42

Question 42

Literary Appreciation: Poetry
Niyi Osundare: Waiting Laughters (extract)
The passage, as printed

The imagery used in the second line of the extract above is

  1. A.olfactory
  2. B.visual
  3. C.tactile
  4. D.auditory.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (tactile)

Explanation

'Touching other roots' appeals to the sense of touch: tactile imagery.