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WAEC SSCE - Literature In English - 2001 (Objective)

Question 1 Report

Read the poem below and answer the question

Thou art the judge of man
Judging his plans and behaviour
Judging his speech and egotism
You are the patient Judge

Nations plan without having thee in view
They boast of their will
But soon you show them their follies
You are the patient Judge

Tomorrow and Tomorrow, go here and there
Time smiles and laughs
He frowns his face and consults with fate
You are the patient Judge

The last line of each stanza illustrates
Answer Details
The last line of each stanza illustrates a refrain. A refrain is a repeated line or phrase in a poem, usually at the end of each stanza. In this poem, the line "You are the patient Judge" is repeated at the end of each stanza, emphasizing the idea of God being the ultimate judge of humanity's actions and plans. The repetition of this line also creates a sense of unity and continuity throughout the poem.
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