Literature In English 2017 Jamb Examination
Literature In English 2017 Jamb Examination
Question 41
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.
The mood of Peter's The Panic of Growing Older can be described as
The mood of Peter's The Panic of Growing Older can be described as
The mood of the poem is sober because it conveys a sense of seriousness, reflection, and contemplation on the passage of time and the inevitability of aging. The tone is measured, introspective, and free from exaggeration or flamboyance, reflecting a thoughtful engagement with life's progression.
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Question 42
This question is based on Frank Ogodo Ogbeche's Harvest of Corruption.
"Trust me. My duty is to convince her to play ball with him and then the usual commission keeps rolling in, shee you get?..."
The speaker in the excerpt above is
"Trust me. My duty is to convince her to play ball with him and then the usual commission keeps rolling in, shee you get?..."
The speaker in the excerpt above is
The speaker is Ochuole because the dialogue indicates involvement in corrupt practices and manipulation, which are characteristics associated with Ochuole in the narrative. His speech reflects the planning and execution of schemes typical of his role in the play.
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Question 43
"The bees are buzzing and humming with great zest.
The doves are cooing, and the children chatter as they clatter downstairs to come and dabble in the cool system."
Use the extract above to answer the question below.
The predicament sound device in the extract is
The doves are cooing, and the children chatter as they clatter downstairs to come and dabble in the cool system."
Use the extract above to answer the question below.
The predicament sound device in the extract is
The correct answer is onomatopoeia because the words 'buzzing,' 'humming,' 'cooing,' and 'chatter' imitate the actual sounds of bees, doves, and children. This device brings the auditory environment of the scene to life, allowing readers to experience the sounds vividly.
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Question 44
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.
Piano and Drums according to Okara's Piano and Drums are musical instruments of
Piano and Drums according to Okara's Piano and Drums are musical instruments of
The correct answer is different cultural milieus because Okara's 'Piano and Drums' uses the two instruments symbolically to represent the clash or coexistence of African and Western cultures. The poem highlights cultural contrasts through the musical metaphors of piano and drums.
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Question 45
Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options.
The stressed syllables are written in capital letters.
departmental
The stressed syllables are written in capital letters.
departmental
The correct stress pattern is departMENtal because the main stress in the word falls on the third syllable 'MEN'. Correct identification of stressed syllables is essential for proper pronunciation and phonetic accuracy in English.
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Question 46
This question is based on Richard Wright's Native Son.
The story is narrated using the
The story is narrated using the
The narration is omniscient because the narrator has full knowledge of all characters' thoughts, feelings, and actions. This perspective allows a comprehensive understanding of the events, motivations, and social context in which Bigger Thomas operates.