This question is based on selected poems from Johnson, R. et all (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka, W. (ed.):Poems of Black Africa; Senanu, K.E. and V...
Assessment:JAMB UTME - Literature In English - 2008Subject:Literature In English
This question is based on selected poems from Johnson, R. et all (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka, W. (ed.):Poems of Black Africa; 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: Nwoga, D.I. (ed.): West African Verse and Adeoti G.: Neked Soles.The experts, of course Disagree The urine test they ordered Said, Negative.'The lines above from Acqah's In the Navel of the Soul depict
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The lines above from Acqah's "In the Navel of the Soul" depict a contradiction. The statement "The experts, of course, disagree" implies that there is some kind of disagreement or conflict, while the following sentence "The urine test they ordered said, Negative" suggests that the conflict is resolved, but the result is unexpected or contrary to what was anticipated. This contradiction creates a sense of tension or uncertainty in the poem.