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JAMB Literature in English 2018 Question 24

Question 24

African Poetry
Gbemisola Adeoti: Ambush (extract)
The passage, as printed

The above extract is an example of

  1. A.intimidation and frustration
  2. B.conflict and clash of cultures
  3. C.man engages the world as in a contest
  4. D.The twist in human fate
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (intimidation and frustration)

Explanation

Fishers return with no catch and infants shudder while the old snatch at their guts: a picture of fear and frustrated hopes.