This question is based on selection poems from Johnson, R. et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka, W.. (ed.):Poems of Black African; Senanu, K.E. and...
Assessment:JAMB UTME - Literature In English - 2007Subject:Literature In English
This question is based on selection poems from Johnson, R. et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka, W.. (ed.):Poems of Black African; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T. (eds.):A Selection of African Poetry; Maduka, C.T. et al: Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A.E. et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides and Nwoga, D. I. (ed.):West African Verse In Odia Ofeimuun's We must Learn Again to Fly, the use of 'we' gives the poem a
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The use of 'we' in Odia Ofeimuun's poem "We Must Learn Again to Fly" gives the poem a universal appeal. By using 'we', the speaker is addressing a collective group of people, rather than a specific individual, race, or gender. This suggests that the message of the poem is not limited to a particular group but applies to all human beings. The use of 'we' creates a sense of inclusivity and a shared experience, making it easier for readers to relate to the poem's themes and message. Therefore, the answer to this question is the 'universal appeal.'