JAMB Literature in English 2012 Question 47

Question 47

Literary Appreciation: Poetry
Wole Soyinka: Night (extract for question 47)
The passage, as printed

The dominant mood in the lines above is one of

  1. A.apprehension
  2. B.defiance
  3. C.joy
  4. D.indifference.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (apprehension)

Explanation

'Serrated shadows', 'night thieves' and the pain of sensation create a mood of fear and unease.