2001 - JAMB Literature Past Questions and Answers - page 4
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This question is based on General Literary Principles
The flat character in a literary work
The flat character in a literary work
A
is the same as the round character
B
cannot be found in an allegory
C
is capable of growing
D
always embodies a quality
correct option: d
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This question is based on General Literary Principles
The overwhelming pride that destroys the tragic hero is called
The overwhelming pride that destroys the tragic hero is called
A
tragedy
B
nemesis
C
catharsis
D
hubris
correct option: d
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This question is based on General Literary Principles
A farce refers to a drama that has elements of the
A farce refers to a drama that has elements of the
A
serious
B
comic
C
satiric
D
tragic
correct option: b
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This question is based on General Literary Principles
Catharsis is experienced
Catharsis is experienced
A
after one has written a play
B
when a play is still being staged
C
before watching a play
D
after watching a play
correct option: b
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This question is based on General Literary Principles
An extended fictional narrative which is realistic is known as a
An extended fictional narrative which is realistic is known as a
A
diary
B
novel
C
novella
D
short story
correct option: b
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This question is based on General Literary Principles
The technique in which both the stage and the auditorium are involved in a lay production is called
The technique in which both the stage and the auditorium are involved in a lay production is called
A
theatre of the absurd
B
role-playing
C
audience participation
D
total theatre
correct option: c
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This question is based on selected poems from R. Johnson and D. Ker, et al (ed.): New poetry from Africa; Wole Soyinka (ed.): poems Black Africa; K.E. senanu and T. Vincent (eds.): A Selection of African poetry; M. Umukoro and A Sani, et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature - in - English; A.E. Eruvbetine and M. Jibril, et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides: poetry: E.W. Parker (ed.): A Pageant of Longer poems and D.I. Nwoga (ed.): West African Verse.
The theme of Browning's My Last Duchess' is
The theme of Browning's My Last Duchess' is
A
an aristocrats's marital problems
B
the pitfalls of a duchess now dead
C
an ambassador's personal life
D
the pride and arrogance of an aristocrat
correct option: d
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This question is based on selected poems from R. Johnson and D. Ker, et al (ed.): New poetry from Africa; Wole Soyinka (ed.): poems Black Africa; K.E. senanu and T. Vincent (eds.): A Selection of African poetry; M. Umukoro and A Sani, et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature - in - English; A.E. Eruvbetine and M. Jibril, et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides: poetry: E.W. Parker (ed.): A Pageant of Longer poems and D.I. Nwoga (ed.): West African Verse.
Tanure Ojaide's The Owl Wakes Us' portrays a society that is
Tanure Ojaide's The Owl Wakes Us' portrays a society that is
A
unstable
B
hunted by the owl
C
gripped with fear
D
peaceful
correct option: a
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This question is based on selected poems from R. Johnson and D. Ker, et al (ed.): New poetry from Africa; Wole Soyinka (ed.): poems Black Africa; K.E. senanu and T. Vincent (eds.): A Selection of African poetry; M. Umukoro and A Sani, et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature - in - English; A.E. Eruvbetine and M. Jibril, et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides: poetry: E.W. Parker (ed.): A Pageant of Longer poems and D.I. Nwoga (ed.): West African Verse.
In Mapanje's When This Carnival Finally Closes', the poet is describing the
In Mapanje's When This Carnival Finally Closes', the poet is describing the
A
role of spirits in a carnival
B
preparation for a carnival
C
role of drumming and dancing in a carnival
D
role of sycophancy and bad leadership
correct option: d
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This question is based on selected poems from R. Johnson and D. Ker, et al (ed.): New poetry from Africa; Wole Soyinka (ed.): poems Black Africa; K.E. senanu and T. Vincent (eds.): A Selection of African poetry; M. Umukoro and A Sani, et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature - in - English; A.E. Eruvbetine and M. Jibril, et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides: poetry: E.W. Parker (ed.): A Pageant of Longer poems and D.I. Nwoga (ed.): West African Verse.
From the tone of Wole Soyinka's 'Telephone Conversation', the two persons talking hold each other in
From the tone of Wole Soyinka's 'Telephone Conversation', the two persons talking hold each other in
A
mutual suspicion
B
deep affection
C
high esteem
D
outright contempt
correct option: a
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