Literature In English 2010 Jamb Examination
Literature In English 2010 Jamb Examination
Question 21
These question are based on selected poems from Ker, D.et al (eds.) New poetry from Africa; Soyinka, (ed.): Poems of Black Africa; Senanu K.E. and Vincent, T.(eds.): A Selection of African poetry; Umukoro, M et al (eds.): Exam focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A.E.et al (eds): Longman Examination Guide and Nwoga, D.I. (eds.): West African Verse.
As the dancers move through paths strewn with glass chips, the image in Adeoti's Naked Soles change from
As the dancers move through paths strewn with glass chips, the image in Adeoti's Naked Soles change from
Adeoti uses the image of 'paths strewn with glass chips' to portray suffering.
The imagery shows a transition from pain to deeper grief, not joy or action.
The imagery shows a transition from pain to deeper grief, not joy or action.
Not clear enough?
Question 22
These question are based on selected poems from Ker, D.et al (eds.) New poetry from Africa; Soyinka, (ed.): Poems of Black Africa; Senanu K.E. and Vincent, T.(eds.): A Selection of African poetry; Umukoro, M et al (eds.): Exam focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A.E.et al (eds): Longman Examination Guide and Nwoga, D.I. (eds.): West African Verse.
Rubadiri's An African Thunderstorm, says that during thunderstorm in the village
Rubadiri's An African Thunderstorm, says that during thunderstorm in the village
In Rubadiri's poem, children are excited and delighted by the storm,
while women anxiously move in and out.
This contrast highlights innocence versus responsibility.
while women anxiously move in and out.
This contrast highlights innocence versus responsibility.
Not clear enough?
Question 23
These question are based on selected poems from Ker, D.et al (eds.) New poetry from Africa; Soyinka, (ed.): Poems of Black Africa; Senanu K.E. and Vincent, T.(eds.): A Selection of African poetry; Umukoro, M et al (eds.): Exam focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A.E.et al (eds): Longman Examination Guide and Nwoga, D.I. (eds.): West African Verse.
'yet in their finger upon Our navel
The midwives of the spirit say
They feel a foetal throb.
The dominant literary device used in the extract above from Acquah's In the Navel of the Soul is
'yet in their finger upon Our navel
The midwives of the spirit say
They feel a foetal throb.
The dominant literary device used in the extract above from Acquah's In the Navel of the Soul is
The quoted lines are a compressed, witty, and insightful expression typical of an epigram,
not an allegory or rhythm-based device.
not an allegory or rhythm-based device.
Not clear enough?
Question 24
These questions are based on Ferdinand Oyono's. The Old Man and the Medal.
The disagreement between Mvondo and Nti centres on the latter's claim to have
The disagreement between Mvondo and Nti centres on the latter's claim to have
Nti boasts that he has entered a white man's office, a privilege under colonial rule.
This creates tension and disagreement with Mvondo.
This creates tension and disagreement with Mvondo.
Not clear enough?
Question 25
These questions is based on Ferdinand Oyono's. The Old Man and the Medal.
Meka can best be described as
Meka can best be described as
Meka is portrayed as egocentric,
caring mainly about his reputation and recognition through the medal,
rather than genuine humility or faith.
caring mainly about his reputation and recognition through the medal,
rather than genuine humility or faith.
Not clear enough?
Question 26
These questions is based on Ferdinand Oyono's. The Old Man and the Medal.
In the novel the colonialists treat the Africans with
In the novel the colonialists treat the Africans with
Colonialists look down on the Africans and treat them with contempt.
The dominant attitude is disdain rather than respect or indifference.
The dominant attitude is disdain rather than respect or indifference.
Not clear enough?
Question 27
These question is based on George Orwell's Nineteen eighty-four.
The Ministry of peace is concerned with making
The Ministry of peace is concerned with making
In Orwell's satirical dystopia, the Ministry of Peace is ironically tasked with war,
reflecting the novel’s theme of contradiction and manipulation.
reflecting the novel’s theme of contradiction and manipulation.
Not clear enough?
Question 28
These question is based on George Orwell's Nineteen eighty-four.
The subject matter of the novel is
The subject matter of the novel is
The novel's central theme is the dangers of absolute power and control,
depicting a totalitarian dictatorship rather than just class or cruelty issues.
depicting a totalitarian dictatorship rather than just class or cruelty issues.
Not clear enough?
Question 29
These questions are based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
The spatial setting of the play is
The spatial setting of the play is
Romeo and Juliet is set in Verona, Italy,
which serves as the backdrop for the feud between the Montagues and Capulets.
which serves as the backdrop for the feud between the Montagues and Capulets.
Not clear enough?
Question 30
These questions are based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
Romeo is banished to Mantua because he
Romeo is banished to Mantua because he
Romeo kills Tybalt in revenge after Tybalt slays Mercutio.
This leads to his banishment to Mantua, not his marriage or attendance at the party.
This leads to his banishment to Mantua, not his marriage or attendance at the party.
Not clear enough?
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