Literature In English 2015 Jamb Examination
Literature In English 2015 Jamb Examination
Question 31
The use of two contrasting words that are placed side by side is called
An oxymoron is a figure of speech in which two contradictory or opposing words are placed together to create a paradoxical effect. It is often used to highlight complex ideas, irony, or humor in literature.
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Question 32
A speech or writing used to praise a person or a thing for past or present deeds is
A eulogy is a formal speech or written tribute that honors and praises an individual for their achievements or virtues. It is commonly delivered at funerals or commemorative events to highlight the person's life and legacy.
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Question 33
This question is based on William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.
Romeo is evicted to__________because he__________
Romeo is evicted to__________because he__________
Romeo is banished to Mantua after killing Tybalt in a street duel. The act of revenge and the violent encounter escalates the conflict between the Montagues and Capulets, leading to Romeo's exile as a consequence of his actions.
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Question 34
This question is based on George Orwell's 1984.
'Big Brother Is Watching You' Big Brother controls life in Oceania though the four ministries of Peace, Love, Plenty, and Truth.
The couple continue to meet secretly in an attic room above a junk shop owned by
'Big Brother Is Watching You' Big Brother controls life in Oceania though the four ministries of Peace, Love, Plenty, and Truth.
The couple continue to meet secretly in an attic room above a junk shop owned by
In Orwell's 1984, the couple rents a secret room above Mr. Charrington's shop (here referred to as Mr. Carrington) to evade the watchful eyes of the Party. This setting highlights themes of surveillance, secrecy, and rebellion against totalitarian control.
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Question 35
This question is based on Buchi Emecheta's The Joys of Motherhood.
Nnaife and Nnu Ego's second child, but the first to live is
Nnaife and Nnu Ego's second child, but the first to live is
In the novel, the second child born to Nnu Ego and Nnaife, Oshia, survives while earlier children may have died. This detail emphasizes themes of maternal struggle, infant mortality, and the challenges faced by women in the historical and cultural context of the story.
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Question 36
This question is based on William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.
'.... So tedious is this day
As is the night before some festival
To an important child that hath them.
New robes and may not wear.'
The literary device used in the excerpt is
'.... So tedious is this day
As is the night before some festival
To an important child that hath them.
New robes and may not wear.'
The literary device used in the excerpt is
The comparison 'So tedious is this day as is the night before some festival to an important child' uses 'as' to draw a likeness between two experiences. This is an example of a simile, which directly compares two different things using connecting words like 'as' or 'like' to highlight similarities.
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Question 37
These questions are 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 casualties in Launko's End of the War
The casualties in Launko's End of the War
The poem 'End of the War' depicts the loss and destruction suffered during conflict. The primary casualties are soldiers, highlighting the human cost of war and its impact on those directly involved in combat.
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Question 38
These questions are 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 theme of Cope's Sonnet VII is
The theme of Cope's Sonnet VII is
Cope's Sonnet VII explores themes of adventure and exploration, both literal and metaphorical. The poem emphasizes movement, discovery, and the human desire to experience and conquer the unknown.
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Question 39
Read the extract below and answer this question:
'But the towering earth was tired of sitting in one position. She moved, suddenly, and the houses crumbled, the mountains heaved horribly, and the work of a million years was lost.'
The subject matter of the above extract is
'But the towering earth was tired of sitting in one position. She moved, suddenly, and the houses crumbled, the mountains heaved horribly, and the work of a million years was lost.'
The subject matter of the above extract is
The description depicts the sudden and violent movement of the earth, causing destruction to houses and mountains. This imagery is characteristic of an earthquake, emphasizing geological upheaval and its catastrophic consequences.
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