Literature-In-English Paper 3 WASSCE (SC), 2020

Question 9

 

How does the diction convey the theme of Adeoti’s Ambush?


Observation

 

A good number of candidates attempted this question. References were made to the giant whale and sabre-toothed tiger mostly, as well as other metaphorical languages.

Candidates were expected to discuss the following points:

  • Statement of the theme of oppression.
  • Definition of “diction” as a device that conveys the intention of the poet.
  • Relate the poem’s diction to the theme.
  • Giant whale, sabre-toothed tiger, and giant hawk as representative of oppressive leadership.
  • ‘Ambush’ as a connotation of surprise and capture.

Candidates performed well in this question.