After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate…

Source: JAMB · 2024

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence. To say “don’t count your chickens before they hatch” means

  1. Be content with what you have.
  2. Focus on past achievements.
  3. Always be optimistic about the future.
  4. Don’t plan based on something that hasn’t yet happened. ✓
Explanation

Prose style refers to how authors write, not what they write about. Elements: diction (word choice), syntax (sentence structure), tone (attitude), imagery, rhythm. Style creates voice.

Formal style: complex sentences, elevated vocabulary, impersonal. Informal style: shorter sentences, everyday words, conversational. Authors choose style to suit subject and audience.

Achebe uses dignified, measured prose for Igbo village life. Soyinka employs dense, allusive style reflecting his poetic sensibility. Style is as important as content in literary achievement.

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