Literature-In-English Paper 3 WASSCE (SC), 2023

Question 10
Consider the use of Alliteration, Assonance and Repetition in Black Woman.

Most candidates only gave a list of alliteration, assonance and repetition without any explanation. The theme of the poem was also not stated or discussed.
This question demands:

  • Identification of the themes of the beauty of Africa.
  • Explanation of alliteration, repetition and assonance as stylistic devices.
  • Identification of the use of alliteration, repetition and assonance in the poem.
  • Significance of use of alliteration: Alliteration is used to buttress the beauty of black woman. It enhances the rhythmic/musical movement of the poem
  • Significance of repetition: repetition is used to draw attention to words and phrases that highlight the beauty and grandeur of black woman
  • significance of Assonance: assonance is used to celebrate the beauty of black woman. It is also used to highlight the grandeur black woman. It helps build the tone of the poem

Candidates presented shallow answers.