JAMB Literature in English 2024 Question 20

Question 20

Literary Appreciation: Poetry
Extract for question 20
The passage, as printed

The poet's tone above can be described as

  1. A.lamentative
  2. B.satiric
  3. C.imploring
  4. D.adoring.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (lamentative)

Explanation

The questions about what would become of the flower and of beauty if the earth died or was left behind express sorrow at a possible loss: a lamenting tone.