Question 30

Read the poem and answer the question

Sleep, O sleep
With thy Rod of Incantation
Charm my Imagination,
Then, only then, I cease to weep

By thy power,
The virgin, by Time O' ertaken,
For Years forlorn, forsaken,
Enjoys the happy Hour.

What's to sleep?
'Tis a visionary Blessing;
A dream that's past expressing;
Our utmost Wish possessing;
So may I always keep.

The power of ''sleep'' is described as

  • A.majestic
  • B.magical
  • C.poetic
  • D.worshipful
Objective

Question details

Exam body
WAEC
Subject
Literature in English
Year
2006
Question no.
#30
Type
Objective

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