Literature In English 2008 Jamb Examination

Literature In English 2008 Jamb Examination
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Question 41

This question is based on J.C. De Graft's *Sons and Daughters*. In the play, Fasuwa represents the
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Fasuwa embodies the traditional values and perspectives of the older generation, resisting the younger generation's new ideas and choices. He symbolizes the old order.
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Question 42

This question is based on J.C. De Graft's *Sons and Daughters*. The play opens with a conversation between Aaron and Awere about
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The play begins with Aaron and Awere discussing Aaron’s choice of course, which introduces the central theme of generational conflict about career paths.
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Question 43

This question is based on J.C. De Graft's *Sons and Daughters*. 'I still think you can do something about it... persuade him; make him see how frustrating the whole business is bound to be for you.' The whole business in the excerpt above refers to
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The 'whole business' refers to James forcing Aaron into a career path he does not desire. The frustration is about career choice imposed by parents.
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Question 44

This question is based on J.C. De Graft's *Sons and Daughters*. The central conflict in the play is
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The main conflict arises between parents who impose their will and children who desire autonomy in education and career choices. This makes the conflict generational.
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Question 45

This question is based on selected poems from various anthologies. In Cope's *Sonnet VII*, poets are presented as
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In *Sonnet VII*, poets are depicted as researchers, exploring human experiences and society with analytical depth through poetry.
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Question 46

This question is based on Literary Appreciation.

But the towering earth was tired sitting in one position. She moved, suddenly, and the houses crumbled, the mountains heaved horribly, and the work of a million years was lost.

The subject matter of the extract above is
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The imagery describes a sudden violent shaking of the earth, leading to destruction of houses and mountains. This clearly refers to an earthquake.
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Question 47

Farce can be described as a dramatic piece marked by ________
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Farce is characterized by humorous, absurd, and exaggerated actions designed to provoke laughter rather than deep thought.
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