Literature In English 2012 Jamb Examination
Literature In English 2012 Jamb Examination
Question 31
"They said their prayers in a monotonous sing-song,
Kneeling on their bamboo bed like camels
Waiting to be loaded." Based on Ferdinand Oyono's The Old Man and the Medal, the dominant figure of speech in the excerpt above is
Kneeling on their bamboo bed like camels
Waiting to be loaded." Based on Ferdinand Oyono's The Old Man and the Medal, the dominant figure of speech in the excerpt above is
The comparison of kneeling people to camels waiting to be loaded is a clear example of simile.
Not clear enough?
Question 32
Based on Buchi Emecheta's The Joys of Motherhood,
As a symbol of marital success and fulfillment, Ibuza community places a lot of importance on
As a symbol of marital success and fulfillment, Ibuza community places a lot of importance on
In Ibuza tradition, childbirth is regarded as the ultimate proof of marital success.
Not clear enough?
Question 33
Based on Buchi Emecheta's The Joys of Motherhood,
Ona on her dying bed appeals to Agbadi to
Ona on her dying bed appeals to Agbadi to
Ona pleads with Agbadi to grant Nnu Ego freedom to marry a man she chooses.
Not clear enough?
Question 34
Based on Buchi Emecheta's The Joys of Motherhood,
The little money Nnaife makes after returning from Fernando PO is used for
The little money Nnaife makes after returning from Fernando PO is used for
Nnaife spends his earnings on marrying additional wives rather than on family needs.
Not clear enough?
Question 35
"The all seeing sun
Ne'er saw match since first the world begun." Based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, The lines above were spoken by
Ne'er saw match since first the world begun." Based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, The lines above were spoken by
Count Paris utters these lines in admiration of Juliet’s unmatched beauty.
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Question 36
Based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet,
The major role of Mercutio in the play is to
The major role of Mercutio in the play is to
Mercutio’s fiery temper leads him to provoke Tybalt, which drives key conflict in the play.
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Question 37
Based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet,
The play shares the feature of classical tragedy through the use of
The play shares the feature of classical tragedy through the use of
The frequent violent scenes, especially the duels, link the play to classical tragic traditions.
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Question 38
"Meka, kneeling down in his usual fashion with his behind up in the air.
Kelara knelt down beside him.
Amalia and her husband knelt down as well." Based on Ferdinand Oyono's The Old Man and the Medal, the actions of Meka, Kelara, Amalia and her husband signify
Kelara knelt down beside him.
Amalia and her husband knelt down as well." Based on Ferdinand Oyono's The Old Man and the Medal, the actions of Meka, Kelara, Amalia and her husband signify
Their kneeling posture symbolizes religious devotion and prayer.
Not clear enough?
Question 39
"He had knocked his toes against so many things that he had no toenails anymore and the yaws he had suffered from his youth had twisted his toes up so that they pointed to the sky" Based on Ferdinand Oyono's The Old Man and the Medal, the description above is in reference to the foot of
The description of deformities refers to the old man Meka’s feet.
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Question 40
Based on J.C. De Graft's Sons and Daughters:
From the play, George is a
From the play, George is a
George is portrayed in the play as a qualified medical doctor.
