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'Such drizzling can go on for many days', she said in a dull voice. They...

Literature in English
JAMB 1981

'Such drizzling can go on for many days', she said in a dull voice. They both relapsed into silence, making a picture of bereaved children from whom life has suddenly lost warmth, colour and excitement. There was no fire in the hearth. The mood caught in this scene is one of

  • A. excitement
  • B. warmth
  • C. hopefulness
  • D. high spirits
  • E. sadness.
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Correct Answer: Option E
Explanation

Let us examine the expressions in the passage:

  • “drizzling can go on for many days” → suggests gloom and dullness.

  • “in a dull voice” → shows lack of enthusiasm or joy.

  • “relapsed into silence” → indicates emotional heaviness.

  • “bereaved children” → directly suggests loss and grief.

  • “life has suddenly lost warmth, colour and excitement” → clearly shows emotional emptiness.

  • “There was no fire in the hearth.” → symbol of lack of warmth and comfort.

All these details create an atmosphere of sorrow and emotional emptiness.


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