This question is based on General Literary Appreciation. "Serrated shadows, through dark leaves Til, bathed in warm suffusion of your dapped cells Sensation...

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Literature In English - 2020 Subject: Literature In English

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This question is based on General Literary Appreciation.

"Serrated shadows, through dark leaves
Til, bathed in warm suffusion of your
dapped cells
Sensation pained me, faceless, silent
as night thieves."
Wole Soyinka: Night

The dominant mood in the lines above is one of
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The dominant mood in the lines from Wole Soyinka's poem "Night" is apprehension. The description of "serrated shadows" and the use of words like "pained" and "night thieves" create a sense of unease and danger. The speaker seems to be experiencing a sensation that is overwhelming and potentially threatening. The darkness and silence of the night also contribute to the mood of apprehension, as the speaker may feel vulnerable and alone in this environment. Overall, the language and imagery in these lines convey a mood of anxiety and uncertainty.
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