Literature In English 2007 Jamb Examination

Literature In English 2007 Jamb Examination
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Question 31

This question is based on Ayi Kwei Armah's Fragments.
It can be safely assumed that the novel is:
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The novel deals with social and political issues in a way that engages real-world contexts, making it physically relevant.
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Question 32

This question is based on Ayi Kwei Armah's Fragments.
In the novel, the most prominent form of literature used is:
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The novel frequently incorporates dramatic scenes and dialogues, making drama the most prominent literary form.
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Question 33

This question is based on selection poems.
In Houseman's To an Athlete Dying Young, the person addresses the dead athlete using:
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An apostrophe is when a speaker addresses someone absent or dead. In the poem, the speaker directly addresses the deceased athlete, which is an apostrophe.
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Question 34

This question is based on Thomas Hardy's Tess of the d'Urbervilles.
At what time does Tess often look so transformed before Angel Clare?
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Hardy describes Tess's transformation as occurring in the early morning around 3 am, during her work on the farm, emphasizing her natural beauty and vitality.
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Question 35

This question is based on Thomas Hardy's Tess of the d'Urbervilles.
Tess of the d'Urbervilles is an interrogation of the Victorian period's:
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Hardy's novel critiques Victorian society's treatment of women, particularly in terms of morality and social expectations.
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Question 36

This question is based on Thomas Hardy's Tess of the d'Urbervilles.
Mrs. Joan Durbeyfield is portrayed as:
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Mrs. Durbeyfield is depicted as overbearing and meticulous, particularly in her concern for social proprieties, making 'fastidious and overbearing' the correct choice.
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Question 37

This question is based on Ademiluyi's work.
At what point does the significant event occur:
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The pivotal event occurs when the mother begins to protest, setting in motion the narrative's conflict, making option C correct.
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Question 38

This question is based on Ademiluyi's work.
The literary techniques most evident in the work are:
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The text makes extensive use of suspenseful situations and ironic contrasts, making 'suspense and irony' the most prominent techniques.
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Question 39

This question is based on Ahmed Yerima's Attahiru.
The play is about:
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The central theme of Attahiru is the resistance of the Hausa people and their leaders to British colonial rule.
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Question 40

This question is based on Ahmed Yerima's Attahiru.
Characterization in the play comprises three major groups of:
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The play's characters are mainly grouped into court officials, British soldiers, and beggars, reflecting the social and political divisions.
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