Literature In English 2007 Jamb Examination
Literature In English 2007 Jamb Examination
Question 11
This question is based on Literary Appreciation.
'Emonemua: You it is who own me, and I speak by your permission. When I came home with my husband this morning, believing my mother was ill and needed nursing, I little knew I was walking into a house of ruin.' —J.C. Clark-Bekederemo: The Boat
From the excerpt above, the speaker is:
'Emonemua: You it is who own me, and I speak by your permission. When I came home with my husband this morning, believing my mother was ill and needed nursing, I little knew I was walking into a house of ruin.' —J.C. Clark-Bekederemo: The Boat
From the excerpt above, the speaker is:
The speaker describes returning home expecting to care for her ill mother but finding ruin instead. This indicates she is bereaved or experiencing loss.
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Question 12
This question is based on General Literary Principles.
Which of the following forms of poetry is an example of a monologue?
Which of the following forms of poetry is an example of a monologue?
A monologue is a poem or speech in which a single character expresses thoughts or emotions. A lament is a poetic monologue expressing grief, making it the correct example.
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Question 13
This question is based on General Literary Principles.
A final stanza of a poem that is shorter than the preceding one is called:
A final stanza of a poem that is shorter than the preceding one is called:
An envoi is a short concluding stanza or line in a poem, often summarizing the theme, and is shorter than preceding stanzas.
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Question 14
This question is based on General Literary Principles.
That quality in a literary work which evokes tenderness, pity or sorrow is:
That quality in a literary work which evokes tenderness, pity or sorrow is:
Pathos is a literary quality that evokes feelings of pity, sadness, or tenderness in the audience.
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Question 15
This question is based on General Literary Principles.
The moment of recognition of truth when ignorance gives way to knowledge in a character is known as:
The moment of recognition of truth when ignorance gives way to knowledge in a character is known as:
Anagnorisis is the literary term for a character's moment of recognition or discovery, usually leading to a reversal of fortune.
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Question 16
This question is based on Literary Appreciation.
If I cannot slaughter other tribesmen If I do not say my prayer in the morning If I turn my back on some of your advice... —Meal Heron: Pardon Me
The repetition in the lines above is a poetic device of:
If I cannot slaughter other tribesmen If I do not say my prayer in the morning If I turn my back on some of your advice... —Meal Heron: Pardon Me
The repetition in the lines above is a poetic device of:
The repetition of phrases at the beginning of successive lines is an example of anaphora, a common poetic device.
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Question 17
This question is based on General Literary Principles.
Monometer is a:
Monometer is a:
Monometer refers to a line of verse consisting of a single metrical foot, the simplest form of meter.
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Question 18
This question is based on General Literary Principles.
Zeugma is a figurative device in which a:
Zeugma is a figurative device in which a:
Zeugma is a figure of speech in which a verb governs two or more parts of a sentence, often creating a stylistic effect.
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Question 19
This question is based on General Literary Principles.
Chanson is a term denoting a:
Chanson is a term denoting a:
Chanson refers to a French song, often from the Middle Ages, typically with poetic and musical qualities. It may also indicate a poem of varied metrical forms.
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Question 20
This question is based on General Literary Principles.
The part of a play when climax approaches is known as:
The part of a play when climax approaches is known as:
Epitasis is the part of a play where the main action intensifies and the climax approaches, building suspense before resolution.
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