These question are based on selected poems from Ker, D.et al (eds.)New poetry from Africa; Soyinka, (ed.): Poems of Black Africa; Senanu K.E. and Vincent, T...
Assessment:JAMB UTME - Literature In English - 2003Subject:Literature In English
These question are based on selected poems from Ker, D.et al (eds.)New poetry from Africa; Soyinka, (ed.): Poems of Black Africa; Senanu K.E. and Vincent, T.(eds.): A Selection of African poetry;Umukoro, M et al (eds.): Exam focus:Literature in English: Eruvbetine, A.E.et al (eds): Longman Examination Guide and Nwoga, D.I. (eds.): West African Verse.The predominant device in Launko's End of war is
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The predominant device in Launko's "End of war" is paradox. The poem presents contradictory ideas such as "It was our dream the war would end", yet "We did not want the war to end". The paradoxical nature of the poem reflects the complex emotions and thoughts that arise from war and its aftermath. A paradox is a literary device that uses contradictory statements or situations to create a deeper meaning or insight.