Literature In English 2015 Jamb Examination
Literature In English 2015 Jamb Examination
Question 21
This question is based on Literary Appreciation. In William Shakespeare: Twelfth Night
'I have said too much unto a heart of stone,
And laid my honour too unchary on it',
There's something in me that
Reproves my fault. But such a headstrong potent fault it is That it but mocks reproof.'
A heart of stone in the lines above is an example of
'I have said too much unto a heart of stone,
And laid my honour too unchary on it',
There's something in me that
Reproves my fault. But such a headstrong potent fault it is That it but mocks reproof.'
A heart of stone in the lines above is an example of
The phrase 'a heart of stone' compares a person's heart to stone, implying hardness or lack of feeling without using 'like' or 'as'. This direct comparison is a classic example of a metaphor, which conveys deeper meaning through figurative language rather than literal description.
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Question 22
This question is based on Buchi Emecheta's The Joys of Motherhood.
Why did Nnaife blame Nnu Ego for all his problems?
Why did Nnaife blame Nnu Ego for all his problems?
In 'The Joys of Motherhood', Nnaife projects his frustrations and failures onto Nnu Ego, blaming her for disobedience and choices that conflict with his expectations. This reflects themes of familial pressure, patriarchal authority, and the scapegoating of women for societal and personal misfortunes.
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Question 23
This question is based on J.C. De Graft's Sons and Daughters.
Paternal aunt to Aaron and Maanan is
Paternal aunt to Aaron and Maanan is
In the play, Fosuwa is identified as the paternal aunt of Aaron and Maanan. Recognizing familial relationships helps in understanding character dynamics, inheritance, and social obligations central to the plot.
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Question 24
This question is based on Literary Appreciation.
The imagery created in the excerpt below is achieved through
'........They do not see the funeral piles
At home eating up the forests.......'
_ _ J.P. Clark: Casualties
The imagery created in the excerpt below is achieved through
'........They do not see the funeral piles
At home eating up the forests.......'
_ _ J.P. Clark: Casualties
The line 'funeral piles ... eating up the forests' attributes human characteristics (eating) to inanimate objects (funeral piles). This use of personification enhances the imagery, making the destructive effects more vivid and emotionally resonant.
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Question 25
This question is based on Buchi Emecheta's The Joys of Motherhood.
The relationships of Nnaife family are
The relationships of Nnaife family are
Nnaife's family experiences significant hardship and deprivation, including poverty and hunger. This context reflects the socio-economic challenges depicted in the novel, shaping character decisions and societal commentary.
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Question 26
In drama, the use of gestures to communicate is known as
Mime is a form of drama where gestures, expressions, and body movements communicate meaning without spoken words. It relies on visual storytelling and nonverbal expression to convey emotions, actions, and narrative.
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Question 27
This question is based on J.C. De Graft's Sons and Daughters.
A brother to Aaron and Maanan is
A brother to Aaron and Maanan is
In the play, George is identified as the brother of Aaron and Maanan. Understanding family relationships is important for following the interpersonal dynamics and conflicts central to the story's development.
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Question 28
A significant of a whole through its significant part is
Synecdoche is a figure of speech in which a part of something represents the whole, or vice versa. It is commonly used in literature to emphasize important components and symbolize larger concepts.
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Question 29
This question is based on Literary Appreciation.
A cursing rogue with a merry farce,
A bundle of rags upon a church,
Stumbled upon that windy place
Called Cruachan, and it was as much.
The rhyme scheme of the stanza above is
A cursing rogue with a merry farce,
A bundle of rags upon a church,
Stumbled upon that windy place
Called Cruachan, and it was as much.
The rhyme scheme of the stanza above is
The rhyme scheme follows 'ABAB': 'farce' (A) rhymes with 'place' (B) in alternating lines, and 'church' (A) with 'much' (B), creating a patterned sequence. Recognizing rhyme schemes helps in analyzing poetic structure and sound patterns.
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Question 30
This question is based on selected poems from Johnson, R. et al (eds): New Poetry African; 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 in English; Eruvbetine, A. E. et al (eds): Longman Examination Guides; Nwoga D. I. (ed): West African verse; and Adeoti G: Naked Soles.
The excerpt below from Marvell's To His Coy Mistress is an example of
In Houseman's To an Athlete Dying Young, the persona addresses the dead athlete using
The excerpt below from Marvell's To His Coy Mistress is an example of
In Houseman's To an Athlete Dying Young, the persona addresses the dead athlete using
Apostrophe is a literary device in which the speaker addresses someone absent, dead, or non-human as if they were present. In Houseman's poem, the persona speaks directly to the dead athlete, making this a clear example of apostrophe.
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