JAMB - English Language (2025 - No. 150)

From the novel; The Lekki Headmaster
From the novel; The Lekki Headmaster
From the novel; The Lekki Headmaster
Why does the narrator employ a conversational tone in the narration of Bepo's story?
To show multiple perspectives on the subject matter
To create tension and drama
To make the story imaginative
To enhance relatability

Explanation

The friendly, conversational tone of the narrator in The Lekki Headmaster mirrors everyday Nigerian speech. This makes the story feel authentic, relatable and accessible to the reader. The reader can thus understand that the tale is a tale of everyday Nigerian life and that the subject matter applies to all of us. 

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