Literature In English 2012 Jamb Examination
Literature In English 2012 Jamb Examination
Question 11
This question is based on General Literary Principles.
A fable is a story in which
A fable is a story in which
A fable uses animals or things as characters to convey moral lessons.
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Question 12
This question is based on General Literary Principles.
The juxtaposition of two contrasting ideas in a line of poetry is
The juxtaposition of two contrasting ideas in a line of poetry is
An oxymoron is the combination of two contrasting ideas in one expression.
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Question 13
This question is based on General Literary Principles.
The main aim of of caricature is to
The main aim of of caricature is to
Caricature exaggerates traits to ridicule or mock its subject.
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Question 14
This question is based on General Literary Appreciation.
O! Ceremony,show me but thy worth What is thy soul of adoration
The figure of speech in the lines above is
O! Ceremony,show me but thy worth What is thy soul of adoration
The figure of speech in the lines above is
The poet directly addresses an abstract idea ('Ceremony'), which is apostrophe.
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Question 15
This question is based on General Literary Principles.
Characterization in a novel refers to the
Characterization in a novel refers to the
Characterization is how characters are presented and revealed to the reader.
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Question 16
This question is based on General Literary Principles.
In literary work, verbal irony refers to a
In literary work, verbal irony refers to a
Verbal irony happens when the intended meaning contrasts with the spoken words.
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Question 17
This question is based on General Literary Principles.
In the theater, words spoken by a character that are meant to be heard by the audience but not by the other characters on stage is called
In the theater, words spoken by a character that are meant to be heard by the audience but not by the other characters on stage is called
An aside is a dramatic device where the audience hears words other characters cannot.
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Question 18
This question is based on General Literary Principles.
Drama is the representation of a complete series of actions by means of
Drama is the representation of a complete series of actions by means of
Drama involves speech, movement, and gesture for stage, screen, and radio.
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Question 19
This question is based on General Literary Principles.
A poet's use of regular rhythm is known as
A poet's use of regular rhythm is known as
Metre is the structured pattern of rhythm in a poem.
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Question 20
These qustion is based on selected poems from Johnson, R, et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka, W. (ED.): Poems of Black Africa; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T. (eds.): A Selection of African Poetry: U. Maduka, C.T et al: Exam Focus: Literature Examination Guides; Nwoga, D.I. (ed.): West African Verse and Adeoti G: Naked Soles.
Elliot's The Journey of the Magi could be said to examine the issues of
Elliot's The Journey of the Magi could be said to examine the issues of
The poem reflects on spiritual rebirth through the journey of the Magi.