JAMB - Literature In English (2003 - No. 43)
This question is based on selected Poems from Ker, D. et al (eds.): New poetry from African; Syinka, W. (ed.): poems of Black African; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T. (eds.): A Selection of African poetry; Umukoro, M. et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature- in - English; Eruvbetine, A.E. et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides and Nwoga, D.I. (ed.): West African Verse.
The arrangement of David Diop's 'Loser of Everything' in two stanzas reflects his use of
The arrangement of David Diop's 'Loser of Everything' in two stanzas reflects his use of
reinforcement
enjambment
contrast
amplification
Explanation
David Diop’s poem "Loser of Everything" is structured in two stanzas, which serves to highlight a contrast—a common technique in poetry where opposing ideas, emotions or situations are presented to emphasize a thematic message.
The first stanza introduces one perspective, emotion or situation, while the second stanza presents a different or opposing perspective.
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