These question are based on selected poems from Johnson, R. et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka, W. (ed.): Poems of Black Africa; Senanu, K.E. and...
Assessment:JAMB UTME - Literature In English - 2013Subject:Literature In English
These question are based on selected poems from Johnson, R. et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka, W. (ed.): Poems of Black Africa; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T. (eds): A Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro M. et al: Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A.E. et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides: Poetry for Senior Secondray Schools NWOGA, d.i. (ED.) wEST aFRICAN vERSE."Time winged chariot"The line above from Marvell's To His Coy Mistress depicts
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The line "Time winged chariot" from Marvell's poem To His Coy Mistress depicts how fast time flies. It is a metaphor comparing time to a winged chariot, which suggests that time is fleeting and moves quickly like a chariot in motion. The line implies that time is constantly moving forward and cannot be stopped or slowed down, and therefore, it is important to make the most of the time we have.