Literature In English 2019 Jamb Examination
Literature In English 2019 Jamb Examination
Question 11
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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 rhyme scheme of the poem 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 rhyme scheme of the poem is_________
The correct answer is C. The rhyme scheme is determined by the pattern of rhymes at the end of each line. Analyzing the poem, lines 3 and 4 rhyme with lines 6 and 2 respectively, forming the abcdcc pattern.
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Question 12
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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 mood of the writer is that 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 mood of the writer is that of _____?
The correct answer is A. The mood conveyed by the poem is one of joy and elation, as the poet expresses delight and continuity of happiness from childhood to adulthood.
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Question 13
Which one of the following does not relate to the tone in Diop's Vanity?
The correct answer is C. The tone in Diop's 'Vanity' is generally critical and concerned with human follies, making 'Rejuvenation' unrelated to the tone.
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Question 14
The atmosphere of a poem has to do with_________
The correct answer is C. The atmosphere of a poem refers to the emotional feeling or mood created, which is established through tone and mood.
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Question 15
An overused expression is a/an _________
The correct answer is A. A cliche is an expression or phrase that has been overused to the point of losing its original impact or novelty.
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Question 16
What basically distinguishes literature from other disciplines is its________
The correct answer is A. Literature is distinguished by the use of creative imagination, which allows writers to express human experiences in imaginative and artistic ways.
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Question 17
In drama, comic reliefs often occur in_______
The correct answer is B. Comic relief is a literary device used to provide a humorous interlude in tragedies, helping to relieve emotional tension and contrast the serious moments.
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Question 18
The second stanza of Awonoor's Anvil and the Hammer ________
The correct answer is C. The second stanza provides a solution by suggesting ways to reconcile African traditions with western influences, promoting balance and understanding.
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Question 19
The dominant mood in Tennyson's Crossing the Bar is that of___________
The correct answer is D. The mood of 'Crossing the Bar' is one of readiness and composure, as the poet accepts death calmly and prepares for the journey into the unknown.
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Question 20
A struggle between opposing forces in a story/play is________
The correct answer is B. Conflict is the central struggle between opposing forces in literature, driving the plot and character development.