Literature In English 2012 Jamb Examination
Literature In English 2012 Jamb Examination
Question 21
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.
"We would be believing we dreamt it" The figure of speech in the line above from Acquah's In the Navel of the Soul is
"We would be believing we dreamt it" The figure of speech in the line above from Acquah's In the Navel of the Soul is
The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words is known as assonance, which is used in the quoted line.
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Question 22
This question is based on General Literary Principles.
A literary work in which the characters and events are used as symbols is known as
A literary work in which the characters and events are used as symbols is known as
An allegory is a narrative in which characters and events stand for broader ideas and moral concepts.
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Question 23
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.
One of the dominant themes if Rubadin's An African Thunderstorm is the
One of the dominant themes if Rubadin's An African Thunderstorm is the
The poem presents strong imagery of human relationships within the context of the storm, highlighting man–woman interactions.
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Question 24
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.
"...the youthful hue/sits on thy skin like a morning due..." The excerpt above from Marvell's To His Coy Mistress is an example of
"...the youthful hue/sits on thy skin like a morning due..." The excerpt above from Marvell's To His Coy Mistress is an example of
The use of 'like' to compare skin to morning dew is a clear example of simile.
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Question 25
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.
In Lawrence's Bat, the poet compares bats with
In Lawrence's Bat, the poet compares bats with
The poem draws comparisons between bats and swallows to highlight movement and flight.
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Question 26
George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty Four.
The novel is mainly classified as a
The novel is mainly classified as a
Orwell's novel is a political satire exposing totalitarianism and authoritarian practices.
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Question 27
Based on George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty Four,
Winston writes that the hope of the country lies on the
Winston writes that the hope of the country lies on the
Winston believes that the uncorrupted, ordinary people—the proles—hold the real hope for the future.
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Question 28
Based on George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty Four,
two minutes hate is a programme designed for
two minutes hate is a programme designed for
The Two Minutes Hate was a propaganda tool targeting the community to reinforce loyalty to Big Brother.
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Question 29
Based on George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty Four,
To drop his philosophy of life and imbibe the tenets of the party, Winston is subjected to all forms of torture and inhuman treatment by
To drop his philosophy of life and imbibe the tenets of the party, Winston is subjected to all forms of torture and inhuman treatment by
O’Brien manipulates and tortures Winston to force his acceptance of the Party’s ideology.
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Question 30
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.
The movement in Adeoti's Naked Soles is characterized by
The movement in Adeoti's Naked Soles is characterized by
The poem emphasizes freedom and self-determination as central elements of the movement.
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