Yet, let me flap this bug with gilded wings, This painted child of dirt, that stinks and stings The poets intention is to___________

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - Literature In English - 2017 (Objective) Subject: Literature In English

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Yet, let me flap this bug with gilded wings,
This painted child of dirt, that stinks and stings

 

The poets intention is to___________

Answer Details
The poet's intention is to show contempt. They are referring to something as a "bug" and using words like "stinks" and "stings" to suggest that it is unpleasant and unworthy. The use of "gilded wings" and "painted child of dirt" contrasts with this negativity, emphasizing the poet's negative view. The overall tone is one of disdain and criticism.
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