Literature In English 2006 Jamb Examination
Literature In English 2006 Jamb Examination
Question 11
This question is based on General Literary Principles.
An anti-social action taken by the tragic hero which results in a catastrophe is called
An anti-social action taken by the tragic hero which results in a catastrophe is called
In classical tragedy, hamartia refers to a fatal flaw or error in judgment by the tragic hero that precipitates the catastrophe. This concept underscores the hero's human imperfection and the inevitability of misfortune resulting from flawed decisions.
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Question 12
This question is based on General Literary Principles.
A work which takes place in a non-existent world or which concerns an incredible character is
A work which takes place in a non-existent world or which concerns an incredible character is
A fantasy is a literary genre characterized by imaginative and unreal settings, improbable events, and extraordinary characters, allowing writers to explore imaginative possibilities beyond the constraints of the real world.
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Question 13
This question is based on General Literary Principles.
A humorous scene, incident or speech in the course of a serious fiction or drama is a
A humorous scene, incident or speech in the course of a serious fiction or drama is a
Comic relief serves to alleviate tension in a dramatic work, providing a temporary diversion for the audience from serious or tragic elements, thereby balancing the emotional impact and maintaining engagement.
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Question 14
This question is based on William Shakespeare's Hamlet.
The king's clown whose skull is exhumed by the Gravedigger is
The king's clown whose skull is exhumed by the Gravedigger is
In Hamlet, the skull of Yorick, the deceased court jester, symbolizes the inevitability of death and the futility of earthly pleasures. Hamlet's reflection upon Yorick's skull deepens the play's meditation on mortality and the human condition.
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Question 15
This question is based on William Shakespeare's Hamlet.
The seeming shifty structure of the play is used to
The seeming shifty structure of the play is used to
The episodic and sometimes disjointed structure of Hamlet serves to sustain the audience's interest, providing suspense, varying emotional pacing, and moments of tension, thereby keeping the dramatic arc engaging throughout the play.
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Question 16
This question is based on Ahmed Yerima's Attahiru.
From the viewpoint of the British government, the attack on the Sokoto Caliphate is
From the viewpoint of the British government, the attack on the Sokoto Caliphate is
The British perspective portrays their military intervention as asserting dominance and control over the Sokoto Caliphate, emphasizing a position of superiority justified by colonial ideology and strategic interests.
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Question 17
This question is based on Ahmed Yerima's Attahiru.
The dispute between Sarkin Zango and Sarkin Fatake is over a
The dispute between Sarkin Zango and Sarkin Fatake is over a
The conflict arises from competition for productive territory, emphasizing the social and economic tensions between rulers over valuable farmland necessary for sustaining their people and asserting authority.
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Question 18
This question is based on Ahmed Yerima's Attahiru.
Abbas the beggar is a symbol of
Abbas the beggar is a symbol of
Abbas represents a commentary on social inequalities, highlighting that poverty and suffering are universal human experiences. He symbolizes that even the wealthy are not immune to misfortune, or the rich also crying.
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Question 19
This question is based on Ayi Kwei Armah's Fragments.
The Baako ultimately going mad indicates that
The Baako ultimately going mad indicates that
The descent of the Baako into madness illustrates the personal cost of insight or prophetic vision within a resistant society. The visionary often suffers alone, making him a sacrificial lamb for the awareness he bears.
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Question 20
This question is based on Ayi Kwei Armah's Fragments.
Boateng describes the writers' studio as a place where
Boateng describes the writers' studio as a place where
The description emphasizes the commercial aspect of literary culture in the novel. The writers' studio functions as a marketplace for literary products, indicating that writing materials are sold rather than purely literary creation occurring there.
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