Literature In English 2017 Jamb Examination
Literature In English 2017 Jamb Examination
Question 11
This question is based on General Literacy Principles.
An example of a narrative poem is ________?
An example of a narrative poem is ________?
An epic is a narrative poem because it tells a story, usually involving heroic deeds and events significant to a culture or nation. Unlike elegies or sonnets, which focus on reflection or lyrical expression, the epic emphasizes plot, characters, and a sequence of events, making it the quintessential narrative poetic form.
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Question 12
This question is based on Literary.
Our third jailer made little of me. He was one of the many struggled in order to feed their families. He seemed to be very much controlled by the other two. – Elechi Amadi, Sunset in Biafra.
The speaker's attitude towards the jailer in the passage above is that of
Our third jailer made little of me. He was one of the many struggled in order to feed their families. He seemed to be very much controlled by the other two. – Elechi Amadi, Sunset in Biafra.
The speaker's attitude towards the jailer in the passage above is that of
The speaker's attitude is spite because the description portrays the jailer as weak and easily controlled, evoking a sense of contempt rather than admiration or respect. This attitude highlights the speaker's critical perception of human behavior under oppressive circumstances and subtly conveys judgment about submission and authority.
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Question 13
This question is based on General Literacy Principles.
A literary device wherein the author places a person, concept, idea, or theme parallel to another is ________?
A literary device wherein the author places a person, concept, idea, or theme parallel to another is ________?
Juxtaposition is the correct answer because it involves placing two elements side by side to highlight contrasts or comparisons. Authors use juxtaposition to enhance meaning, reveal character traits, or create thematic depth, allowing readers to draw connections between ideas, events, or symbols in the narrative.
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Question 14
This question is based on Frank Ogodo Ogbeche's Harvest of Corruption.
The play portrays the judiciary as
The play portrays the judiciary as
The judiciary in the play is portrayed as corrupt and weak, reflecting the broader theme of systemic corruption. Ogbeche critiques institutional inefficiency and moral compromise, showing how legal systems fail to uphold justice and allow unethical behavior to persist, thus reinforcing the play's message about accountability.
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Question 15
This question is based on General Literacy Principles.
A prose work which centres on moral growth and character formation of an individual is called
A prose work which centres on moral growth and character formation of an individual is called
A psychological novel focuses on moral growth and character development, exploring the inner life, decisions, and moral dilemmas of an individual. It emphasizes introspection and the shaping of personality, allowing readers to understand personal evolution within a narrative context.
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Question 16
This question is based on Amma Darko's Faceless.
The narrative style adopted in the novel is
The narrative style adopted in the novel is
The novel uses a third-person narrative style, providing an external perspective on characters and events. This style allows the author to present multiple viewpoints, explore societal issues, and convey the broader context of characters' actions, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of the story.
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Question 17
This question is based on Selected Poems from Johnson, R et al (eds): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka, (ed): Poems of Black Africa; Senanu, K.E, and Vincent, T. (ed): A Selection of African Poetry; Gbemisola A.: Naked Soles; Hayward, J.(ed.): The Penguin Book of English Verse and Nwoga, D.(ed.): West African Verse.
"If goodness lead him not, yet weariness May toss him to my breast"
The literary device in the extract above from Herbert's The Pulley is
"If goodness lead him not, yet weariness May toss him to my breast"
The literary device in the extract above from Herbert's The Pulley is
The literary device is personification because abstract concepts like 'weariness' are given human-like agency, capable of tossing someone to a breast. This technique allows Herbert to convey spiritual and emotional forces in a tangible way, making abstract ideas more relatable and vivid for the reader.
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Question 18
This question is based on William Shakespeare's Othello.
"...Fathers, from hence trust not your daughters' minds. By what you see them act. Is there not charms. By which the property of youth and maidhood May be abused?..."
The speaker in the excerpt above addresses
"...Fathers, from hence trust not your daughters' minds. By what you see them act. Is there not charms. By which the property of youth and maidhood May be abused?..."
The speaker in the excerpt above addresses
The speaker, Brabantio, addresses others while warning about the potential manipulation of young women. This reflects his concern for propriety and the influence of charms or deceit, highlighting his paternal anxiety and setting up the conflict concerning Desdemona's relationship with Othello.
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Question 19
This question is based on Frank Ogodo Ogbeche's Harvest of Corruption.
The two dominant themes of the play are
The two dominant themes of the play are
The play focuses on immorality and greed as dominant themes, exposing how unethical behavior and avarice affect individuals and society. Ogbeche uses characters and plotlines to critique corruption, illustrating the destructive consequences of self-interest and moral compromise.
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Question 20
Choose the option that has the same rhymes with the given word: Pad
The word 'mat' rhymes with 'pad' because they share the same final vowel and consonant sounds. Rhyming patterns are essential in poetry and phonetic studies to create rhythm, cohesion, and musicality within literary works.
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