This question is based on selected poems from J... - JAMB Literature 2015 Question
This question is based on selected poems from Johnson, R. et ai (eds): New Poetry African: Soyinka W. (ed): Poems of Black Africa; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent. T. (eds): A Selection of African Poetry, U. Maduka, C. T et al: Exam Focus: Literature in English: Eruvbetine, A. E. et al (eds): Longman Examination Guides: Nwoga D. I. (ed): West African verse and Adeoti G: Naked Soles.
The excerpt below from Marvell's To His Coy Mistress is an example of
In Houseman's To an Athlete Dying Young, the persona addresses the dead athlete using
The excerpt below from Marvell's To His Coy Mistress is an example of
In Houseman's To an Athlete Dying Young, the persona addresses the dead athlete using
A
Monologue
B
Dialogue
C
Apostrophe
D
Prologue
correct option: c
Apostrophe is an address that is directed to an absent person as if the person is present. Therefore, the persona addresses the dead athlete as if the athlete is still present or alive.
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