WAEC Literature in English 2004 Question 27

Question 27

Literary Appreciation: Poetry
Unseen poem: questions 26–30
The passage, as printed

The atmosphere of the poem is one of

  1. A.anxiety
  2. B.excitement
  3. C.eagerness
  4. D.despair
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (excitement)

Explanation

'Frantic drums', 'frenetic flutes' and the 'frenzied antelope' create an exciting, lively atmosphere.