Literature In English 2006 Jamb Examination
Literature In English 2006 Jamb Examination
Question 21
This question is based on William Shakespeare's Hamlet.
The king who is poisoned in the Garden in the play-within-the-play is
The king who is poisoned in the Garden in the play-within-the-play is
In Hamlet, during the play-within-the-play, the character representing the king is poisoned in the garden, symbolizing the murder of Hamlet's father. Thus, the poisoned king is Hamlet’s father within the context of the play performed on stage.
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Question 22
This question is based on William Shakespeare's Hamlet.
Ghost serves to
Ghost serves to
The appearance of the ghost in Hamlet initiates the central conflict of the play by revealing the murder of King Hamlet and calling upon Prince Hamlet to avenge his death, thus setting the action into motion.
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Question 23
This question is based on William Shakespeare's Hamlet.
'But, howsoever thou pursuest this act, Taint not thy mind, nor let thy soul contrive Against thy mother....'
The ghost exhorts young Hamlet not to kill his mother because
'But, howsoever thou pursuest this act, Taint not thy mind, nor let thy soul contrive Against thy mother....'
The ghost exhorts young Hamlet not to kill his mother because
The ghost in Hamlet instructs Hamlet not to harm Gertrude because he still loves her in death and wishes to preserve her from direct violence, focusing Hamlet's revenge solely on Claudius.
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Question 24
This question is based on Thomas Hardy's Tess of the d'Urbervilles.
The theme of chance is graphically demonstrated by the
The theme of chance is graphically demonstrated by the
In Tess of the d'Urbervilles, Hardy frequently emphasizes the role of chance or coincidence in shaping Tess’s fate. The chance encounter between Parson Tringham and Mr. Durbeyfield sets in motion events that dramatically affect Tess’ life.
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Question 25
This question is based on Femi Ademiluyi's The New Man.
The tension generated at Ipaja and Iwuya early in the novel is a result of
The tension generated at Ipaja and Iwuya early in the novel is a result of
In The New Man, social and economic tensions in Ipaja and Iwuya are heightened by material concerns, specifically the rise in cocoa prices, which affects livelihoods and creates conflict among the characters.
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Question 26
This question is based on Femi Ademiluyi's The New Man.
After listening to the soldiers' conversation, the convict decides to
After listening to the soldiers' conversation, the convict decides to
The convict carefully plans his escape by waiting and hiding temporarily, showing caution and prudence. He hides in the bush for one day before contacting Laoye Layeni for assistance, reflecting strategic thinking.
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Question 27
This question is based on Femi Ademiluyi's The New Man.
In terms of religion, the people of Ipaja can be described as
In terms of religion, the people of Ipaja can be described as
The people of Ipaja exhibit extreme devotion and rigid adherence to religious practices in The New Man, classifying them as fanatics due to their uncompromising and intense religious behavior.
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Question 28
This question is based on Ayi Kwei Armah's Fragments.
The message State Express 555 is an advertisement for
The message State Express 555 is an advertisement for
In Fragments, the reference to State Express 555 is a cultural symbol, representing a high-status, imported cigarette brand, highlighting social stratification and consumer aspiration.
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Question 29
This question is on Literary Appreciation.
'... Not a few of us ended our application letters like this:. If you are kind enough to accommodate this humble application, Sir/Madam, I shall do my uttermost best to render you the greatest services which it is at my disposition to your best satisfactory. Yours obediently servant...' Yet without English, you had no education fit for a white collar job.'
Cameron Daodu: The Gab Boys
The tone of the passage above is
'... Not a few of us ended our application letters like this:. If you are kind enough to accommodate this humble application, Sir/Madam, I shall do my uttermost best to render you the greatest services which it is at my disposition to your best satisfactory. Yours obediently servant...' Yet without English, you had no education fit for a white collar job.'
Cameron Daodu: The Gab Boys
The tone of the passage above is
The passage in The Gab Boys critiques the overly formal and substandard English used in applications, using mockery to underscore the futility of education without proper language skills. Hence, the tone is derisive.
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Question 30
This question is based on Literary Appreciation.
'You are the cold nests In which the migrant bird lays no eggs.'
Kittobbe: To the Childless
The device used in the excerpt above is
'You are the cold nests In which the migrant bird lays no eggs.'
Kittobbe: To the Childless
The device used in the excerpt above is
The lines from To the Childless use metaphor, comparing the childless individuals to 'cold nests,' conveying barrenness and absence of life symbolically without literal description.
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