This question is based on General Literary Principles. 'There was something very disturbing about his...

LITERATURE
JAMB 1997

This question is based on General Literary Principles.

'There was something very disturbing about his features today, there was something which suggested an untidiness of a sort rather like a cotton dress washed in salty water and worn until it reeks of human sweet. There was something very vulnerable about his looks, something quite restless.

Nuruddin Farah, 'Sweet and Sour Milk'

The passage above illustrates the use of

  • A. climax
  • B. deus ex machina
  • C. trance
  • D. suspense

Correct Answer: D. suspense



Post an Explanation Or Report an Error
If you see any wrong question or answer, please leave a comment below and we'll take a look. If you doubt why the selected answer is correct or need additional more details? Please drop a comment or Contact us directly. Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *
Add Math
Don't want to keep filling in name and email whenever you make a contribution? Register or login to make contributing easier.