Literature In English 2019 Jamb Examination
Literature In English 2019 Jamb Examination
Question 1
When a writer deviates from the chronological arrangement of events in a literary piece, he uses ...
The correct answer is B. Anachrony refers to a disruption or deviation from the chronological order of events in a narrative, often used to create suspense or provide background information out of sequence.
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Question 2
The literary term for conflict in literature is_________
The correct answer is A. Agon is a term used in literature to denote a struggle, contest, or conflict, often between the protagonist and antagonist or opposing forces.
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Question 3
_______ is used to describe the situation where a character recognizes his mistake
The correct answer is D. Anagnorisis is the moment in a story when a character makes a critical discovery or recognizes a key truth, often leading to a reversal of fortune.
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Question 4
"Nightfall! Nightfall!! You are my mortal enemy". The dominant figure of speech above is a/an________
The correct answer is B. Apostrophe is a figure of speech in which a speaker directly addresses an absent or imaginary person, or a personified abstraction, as is done here with 'Nightfall'.
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Question 5
________is used to describe the 'god of inspiration' in literature
The correct answer is A. Muse refers to a source of inspiration in literature, often personified as a goddess who inspires creativity and artistic expression.
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Question 6
_____ is used to describe the predetermination of a future event in a literary piece
The correct answer is B. Prolepsis is a literary device in which a future event is anticipated or revealed ahead of its chronological occurrence, often creating suspense or foreshadowing.
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Question 7
The theme that runs through Hallowell's Dining Table is that of________
The correct answer is B. The recurring theme in Hallowell's 'Dining Table' highlights the harshness and brutality of human interactions or societal conditions.
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Question 8
Use the extract below to answer questions
Line 1: My heart leaps up when I behold
Line 2: A rainbow in the sky
Line 3: so was it when my life began
Line 4: so is it now
Line 5: so is it when I have grown
Line 6: the child is the father of the man.
The object of the extract is____?
Line 1: My heart leaps up when I behold
Line 2: A rainbow in the sky
Line 3: so was it when my life began
Line 4: so is it now
Line 5: so is it when I have grown
Line 6: the child is the father of the man.
The object of the extract is____?
The correct answer is A. The poem emphasizes the continuity of childlike joy and perception throughout life, indicating the enduring nature of innocence and emotional response.
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Question 9
Use the extract below to answer questions
Line 1: My heart leaps up when I behold
Line 2: A rainbow in the sky
Line 3: so was it when my life began
Line 4: so is it now
Line 5: so is it when I have grown
Line 6: the child is the father of the man.
The literary device used in line 6 is an example of______
Line 1: My heart leaps up when I behold
Line 2: A rainbow in the sky
Line 3: so was it when my life began
Line 4: so is it now
Line 5: so is it when I have grown
Line 6: the child is the father of the man.
The literary device used in line 6 is an example of______
The correct answer is C. Line 6 presents a paradox by asserting that the child, who comes first chronologically, metaphorically shapes the adult, highlighting the continuity and influence of early experiences.
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Question 10
Use the extract below to answer questions
Line 1: My heart leaps up when I behold
Line 2: A rainbow in the sky
Line 3: so was it when my life began
Line 4: so is it now
Line 5: so is it when I have grown
Line 6: the child is the father of the man.
The literary device used in line 1 is ________
Line 1: My heart leaps up when I behold
Line 2: A rainbow in the sky
Line 3: so was it when my life began
Line 4: so is it now
Line 5: so is it when I have grown
Line 6: the child is the father of the man.
The literary device used in line 1 is ________
The correct answer is D. The phrase 'my heart leaps up' personifies the heart by attributing it with the human action of leaping, reflecting the poet's emotional response to the rainbow.
Calculate the volume of the regular three dimensional figure drawn above, where \( < ABC = 90^\circ \) (a right-angled triangle).
