This question is based on Literary Principles. 'They came for him that Sunday. He had just returned from a night's vigil on the mountain. He was resting on ...

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

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This question is based on Literary Principles.
'They came for him that Sunday. He had just returned from a night's vigil on the mountain. He was resting on his bed, Bible open at the Book of Revelation, when two police constables, one tall, the other short, knocked at the door.'
Ngugi, 'Petals of Blood'
The writer of the passage above arrests the interest of the reader by employing
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The writer of the passage above arrests the interest of the reader by employing a "suspenseful opening." By starting the passage with the sentence "They came for him that Sunday," the writer immediately creates a sense of mystery and tension, making the reader curious to know who "they" are and who "he" is. The subsequent details of the passage, such as the fact that "he" had just returned from a night's vigil on the mountain and was resting on his bed with an open Bible, add to the intrigue and heighten the sense of suspense. The use of suspenseful opening is a powerful technique in storytelling, as it captures the reader's attention and encourages them to keep reading to find out what happens next. It can be accomplished through various means, including the use of action, mystery, and unexpected events. In this particular passage, the use of a suspenseful opening immediately draws the reader into the story and sets the tone for what is to come.
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