JAMB - Literature In English (2023 - No. 47)
This question is based on CAGED BIRD.
Read this excerpt from the poem and answer questions .
"The free bird thinks of another
breeze / and the trade winds
soft through the sighing trees"
What is the effect of the trees sighing in this verse?
Read this excerpt from the poem and answer questions .
"The free bird thinks of another
breeze / and the trade winds
soft through the sighing trees"
What is the effect of the trees sighing in this verse?
It shows where the bird sleeps
It shows the tree is sleeping
It indicates that the bird is carefree
It indicates that it is still early in the day
Explanation
In the given excerpt, the 'sighing trees' is a poetic device used to create a peaceful and carefree atmosphere. The free bird is thinking of another breeze and the trade winds soft through the sighing trees, which suggests a sense of freedom and lack of worries. Therefore, the best answer is 'It indicates that the bird is carefree.'
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