This question is based on selected poems from Johnson, R. et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka, W. (ed.): Poems of Black Africa; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T. (eds): A Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro M. et al: Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A.E. et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides: Poetry for Senior Secondary Schools NWOGA, d.i. (ED.) WEST AFRICAN VERSE.
“Let me ask for what reason or rhyme
women refuse to marry?
Woman cannot exist except by man,
what is there in that to vex some of them so?
A. ironical statement
B. rhetorical question
C. pathetic fallacy
D. chiasmus
Correct Answer:
Option B – rhetorical question
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