JAMB Literature in English 2020 Question 5

Question 5

African Poetry

The dominant feeling in Leopold Sedar Senghor's 'Black Woman' is

  1. A.joy and satisfaction
  2. B.nostalgia
  3. C.sadness and hatred
  4. D.despair
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (joy and satisfaction)

Explanation

Senghor celebrates the beauty of the black woman with delight and pride, so the feeling is joy and satisfaction.