Literature In English 2014 Jamb Examination
Literature In English 2014 Jamb Examination
Question 21
A plot in a literary work is about
Plot refers to the structured arrangement of events in a literary work.
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Question 22
The allusion in Hughes' *The Negro Speaks of Rivers* is mainly
The poem makes historical allusions to ancient rivers and civilizations.
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Question 23
Based on Ernest Hemingway's *The Old Man and The Sea*, Santiago's second dream occurs
Santiago dreams of lions on the beach the night before his expedition.
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Question 24
The tone of Umeh's *Ambassadors of Poverty* can be described as
The poem uses sarcasm to expose corrupt leaders who perpetuate poverty.
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Question 25
In Owonibi's *Homeless, not Hopeless*, the persona explains that street beggars
The focus of the beggars is on meeting their immediate daily survival needs.
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Question 26
Based on Chimamanda Adichie's *Purple Hibiscus*, Eugene Achike in the novel is portrayed as
Eugene is depicted as a strict and fanatical Catholic, imposing his beliefs on his family.
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Question 27
Based on Chimamanda Adichie's *Purple Hibiscus*, in the Achike family, the character who is central to the theme is
Jaja’s defiance against his father drives much of the novel’s conflict and theme.
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Question 28
Based on Ernest Hemingway's *The Old Man and The Sea*, the type of fish caught by Santiago after days of effort is
The central struggle is Santiago’s battle with a giant marlin.
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Question 29
Based on Ernest Hemingway's *The Old Man and The Sea*, the novel demonstrates the
The novel symbolizes man’s resilience and struggle against inevitable defeat.
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Question 30
Based on Ernest Hemingway's *The Old Man and The Sea*, the attitude of the old man towards nature is quite
Santiago respects nature and treats it with warmth and companionship.
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