This question is based on General Literature Principles and Literary Appreciation 'A slight breeze murmured in the air. Grasses swayed as if in resentment. ...

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Literature In English - 1990 Subject: Literature In English

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This question is based on General Literature Principles and Literary Appreciation

'A slight breeze murmured in the air. Grasses swayed as if in resentment. Over in the horizon, just beneath the spectrum of the ascending sun, horizontal brands of red cloud hung menacingly above the tips of the trees and morning air smelled of burnt clay.

The Victims by Isidore Okpewho

Effect in the above passage is achieved through the use of

Answer Details
The effect in the passage is achieved through the use of visual images and detailed descriptions. The author uses descriptive language to paint a vivid picture in the reader's mind, using words such as "slight breeze," "swayed," "red cloud," and "burnt clay" to create a sensory experience. These images create a mood of unease and foreboding, with the grasses appearing to resent the breeze and the red clouds hanging menacingly in the sky. The author's use of descriptive language allows the reader to fully immerse themselves in the scene, creating a strong emotional response. Adequate punctuation helps to clarify the meaning of the text, but it does not contribute significantly to the overall effect of the passage.

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