Literature In English 2011 Jamb Examination
Literature In English 2011 Jamb Examination
Question 31
These question are based on George Orwell's Nineteen-Eighty Four.
The novel draws a picture of
The novel draws a picture of
The novel depicts instability and uncertainty in a dystopian society, reflecting an unstable moment.
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Question 32
These questions are based on selected poems from Ker,D. et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka,(ed.): Poems of Black Africa; Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro, M et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A,E. et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides and Nwoga, D.I. (eds.): West Africa Verse.
The theme of the Acquah's In the Navel of the Soul is
The theme of the Acquah's In the Navel of the Soul is
The poem emphasizes how human effort and tradition can ultimately prove futile in the face of destiny.
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Question 33
These questions are based on selected poems from Ker,D. et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka,(ed.): Poems of Black Africa; Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro, M et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A,E. et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides and Nwoga, D.I. (eds.): West Africa Verse.
In Rubadiri's An African Thunderstorm, the thunderstorm begins with
In Rubadiri's An African Thunderstorm, the thunderstorm begins with
The thunderstorm is introduced by the gathering of clouds from the east, signaling the storm’s arrival.
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Question 34
These questions are based on selected poems from Ker,D. et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka,(ed.): Poems of Black Africa; Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro, M et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A,E. et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides and Nwoga, D.I. (eds.): West Africa Verse.
In Naked soles, Adeoti writes that the carnival of naked soles dances through
In Naked soles, Adeoti writes that the carnival of naked soles dances through
The imagery of 'scorching sun' emphasizes suffering and hardship faced by the people.
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Question 35
These questions are based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
The plot of the play is
The plot of the play is
Romeo and Juliet weaves love, conflict, fate, and tragedy into a complex and complicated plot.
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Question 36
These questions are based on Ferdinand Oyono's The Old Man and the Medal.
The heavy downpour on the night of Meka's investiture symbolises
The heavy downpour on the night of Meka's investiture symbolises
The downpour is symbolic of mockery, highlighting the emptiness of the supposed honor.
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Question 37
These questions are based on Ferdinand Oyono's The Old Man and the Medal.
Vandermayer's attitude and action towards Meka illustrates the church's
Vandermayer's attitude and action towards Meka illustrates the church's
Vandermayer’s pretentious kindness and underlying exploitation represent the hypocrisy of the church.
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Question 38
These questions are based on Ferdinand Oyono's The Old Man and the Medal.
'As he opened and shut his mouth his lower jaw went down and came up,puffing up and then deflating the skin under his chin'.
The subject of description in the line above is
'As he opened and shut his mouth his lower jaw went down and came up,puffing up and then deflating the skin under his chin'.
The subject of description in the line above is
The description refers to the high commissioner, painted in grotesque imagery.
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Question 39
These questions are based on Buchi Emecheta's The Joy of Motherhood.
For attempted murder, Nnaife was jailed for
For attempted murder, Nnaife was jailed for
Nnaife was imprisoned for three months as a consequence of his attempted murder charge.
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Question 40
'Everything in this room outrages my sense of beauty, undermine my will to create pictures of lasting appeal...'
The speaker in the quotation above is
The speaker in the quotation above is
The lines express disillusionment and irritation, revealing the speaker is frustrated.
Not clear enough?
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This question is based on Literary Principles
'Mr. Beckley exploded: I do not come here to ask for a school report on my son. Did you or did you not savagely attack the child, knowing fully well that his health is most delicate at best of times?'
Wole Soyinka: Isara: A Voyage Around Essay
In the excerpt above, Mr. Beckley is trying to
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Tolu and Chinedu live in each other's pockets.