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JAMB UTME - Literature In English - 2012

Question 1 Report

This question is based on General Literary Appreciation."Serrated shadows, through dark leaves

Til, bathed in warm suffusion of your

Dapped cells

Sensation pained me, faceless, silent

As night thieves."

Wole Soyinka: NightThe dominant mood in the lines above is one of

Answer Details
The dominant mood in the lines from Wole Soyinka's poem "Night" is apprehension. The words "serrated shadows" and "dark leaves" create an ominous atmosphere, which is reinforced by the use of the word "pained." The speaker feels "faceless" and "silent," which suggests a sense of powerlessness or vulnerability. The image of "night thieves" further contributes to the sense of danger and unease. Overall, the language and imagery in these lines suggest a mood of fear and apprehension.