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UI Post-UTME Literature in English 2025 (Model questions) Question 23

Question 23

Non-African Poetry

Which of the following poems uses a humorous and ironic tone to explore the themes of hope, illusion and disappointment through a deceptive lottery call?

  1. A.Night
  2. B.The Telephone Call
  3. C.The Stone
  4. D.Not My Business
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (The Telephone Call)

Explanation

In Fleur Adcock's 'The Telephone Call' a woman is told she has won a lottery, only to learn the 'prize' was the thrill of the call.