Literature In English 2017 Jamb Examination
Literature In English 2017 Jamb Examination
Question 31
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.
One of the thematic preoccupations of Awooner's The Anvil and the Hammer is
One of the thematic preoccupations of Awooner's The Anvil and the Hammer is
The thematic preoccupation is the clash of cultures as the poem explores tensions between traditional African societies and colonial influences. It highlights cultural conflicts, adaptations, and the impact of colonial presence on local practices, values, and identity.
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Question 32
This question is based on Bayo Adebowale's Lonely Days.
The cap-picking ceremony is to
The cap-picking ceremony is to
The cap-picking ceremony is meant to make Yaremi remarry. This ritual is symbolic in the narrative, reflecting societal expectations regarding marriage and demonstrating cultural practices aimed at guiding personal decisions, particularly in matters of social and familial obligations.
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Question 33
This question is based on General Literacy Principles and Literary Appreciation.
A poem used to express grief on the occasion of someone's death is _______?
A poem used to express grief on the occasion of someone's death is _______?
A dirge is the correct answer because it is a mournful poem or song composed to express sorrow over a death. Unlike epics or sonnets, dirges focus on lamentation, grief, and emotional reflection on loss, often performed during funerals or memorial ceremonies.
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Question 34
This question is based on Frank Ogodo Ogbeche's Harvest of Corruption.
(ACP Yakubu in his office) '... How can that old crook of a Judge acquit and discharge a very clear case of cocaine pushing. What evidence is he looking for?...'
The technique used in the excerpt above is called
(ACP Yakubu in his office) '... How can that old crook of a Judge acquit and discharge a very clear case of cocaine pushing. What evidence is he looking for?...'
The technique used in the excerpt above is called
The technique is soliloquy because the speaker expresses thoughts aloud while alone, revealing inner feelings and moral judgment. This allows readers to access ACP Yakubu's reflections and frustrations, providing insight into character perspective and plot tension.
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Question 35
"And blossoms blown away"
The line above from William Blake's poem The School Boy is an example of
The line above from William Blake's poem The School Boy is an example of
The line exemplifies alliteration because the repetition of the initial consonant 'b' in 'blossoms blown' creates a rhythmic and melodic effect. Alliteration enhances the musicality of poetry and draws attention to specific images or themes.
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Question 36
A poem that describes the simple life of rural people is called ___
A pastoral poem is the correct answer because it idealizes rural life, nature, and simplicity. Pastoral poetry emphasizes harmony with the natural world and depicts the daily activities, virtues, and simplicity of rural communities, contrasting urban or courtly life.
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Question 37
Choose the option that has the same consonant sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined: Vice
The correct answer is dress because the consonant sound 'v' in 'vice' corresponds to the voiced consonant 'd' in 'dress'. This question tests phonetic awareness and the ability to identify similar consonant sounds in different words.
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Question 38
This question is based on William Shakespeare's Othello.
“...Fathers, from hence trust not daughters' minds. By what you see them act. Is there not charms. By which the property of youth and maidhood May be abused?.”
In the excerpt it is implied that daughters are
“...Fathers, from hence trust not daughters' minds. By what you see them act. Is there not charms. By which the property of youth and maidhood May be abused?.”
In the excerpt it is implied that daughters are
The excerpt implies that daughters are pretentious because it suggests they may present appearances that mask their true intentions. Brabantio's warning reflects societal anxieties about deception, manipulation, and the discrepancy between external behavior and internal motives.
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Question 39
How many stanza and lines does William Morris' poem The Proud King have?
The correct answer is 119 stanzas and 849 lines. This detail emphasizes the poem's structural complexity, providing a sense of scale and the extensive narrative scope, which are characteristic of Morris' long poetic compositions.
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Question 40
Choose the option that has the same rhymes with the given word: Account
The correct answer is surmount because it shares the same final vowel and consonant sounds with 'account'. Recognizing rhymes helps in understanding phonetic patterns, sound correspondence, and the musicality in poetry.
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