WAEC Literature in English 1999 Question 24

Question 24

Literary Appreciation: Poetry
Unseen poem: questions 21–25
The passage, as printed

The person's mood is one of

  1. A.sarcasm
  2. B.indifference
  3. C.despair
  4. D.joy
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (despair)

Explanation

He wonders how long the pest will torment him and admits he can't catch it: a mood of frustrated despair.