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UI Post-UTME Literature in English 2019 (Model questions) Question 25

Question 25

Literary Appreciation: Poetry
Extract from Femi Ojo-Ade, "At a Conference on African Literature"
The passage, as printed

Read the extract. "perched" in the extract is

  1. A.Laudatory
  2. B.Derogatory
  3. C.Acerbic
  4. D.Assertive
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Derogatory)

Explanation

'Perched' makes the speakers sound like birds on a branch, which belittles them.