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WAEC SSCE - Literature In English - 2003 (Objective)

Question 1 Report

UNSEEN PROSE AND POETRY

Read the extract below and answer the question

His mind flitted back memory lane. He remembered how time walked quietly in. like a thief in the night and then put a sword in the heart of the land. He remembered all his life's sweat. drained away by the strife.He remembered his wife and two lovely kids, all slain pitilessly by the beasts in khaki. He remembered his only sister, a tender rose, defiled in turns by them and then slaughtered like a lamb upon the ritual table.

''.....put a sword in the heart of the land'' implies
Answer Details
The phrase "put a sword in the heart of the land" is a metaphorical expression that suggests destruction. It means that something has caused great harm or damage to a place, in this case, the land. It creates a powerful image of violence and brutality, as if someone has plunged a sword directly into the heart of the land, inflicting a fatal wound. The use of the metaphor suggests that the damage caused was severe and has left a lasting impact. Therefore, the correct option is destruction.
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