This question is based on General Literary Principles. 'Now I fear disturbance of the quiet season Winter shall come bringing death from the sea Ruinous spr...

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Literature In English - 1993 Subject: Literature In English

Question 1 Report

This question is based on General Literary Principles.

'Now I fear disturbance of the quiet season Winter shall come bringing death from the sea

Ruinous spring shall beat at our doors

Root and shoot shall eat eyes and our ears'.

The dramatic technique employed in this passage is

Answer Details
The dramatic technique employed in this passage is foreshadowing. Foreshadowing is a literary device in which the author hints at events or developments that will happen later in the story. In this passage, the author is hinting at the possibility of death and destruction that will come with winter and spring. The phrase "death from the sea" suggests the possibility of a sea-borne invasion or disaster. The words "ruinous spring" suggest the possibility of spring being destructive, and "root and shoot shall eat eyes and our ears" suggests the possibility of plants causing harm. The use of foreshadowing creates suspense and anticipation in the reader, making them curious about what will happen next.

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