2012 - JAMB Literature Past Questions and Answers - page 3
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These qustion is based on selected poems from Johnson, R, et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka, W. (ED.): Poems of Black Africa; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T. (eds.): A Selection of African Poetry: U. Maduka, C.T et al: Exam Focus: Literature Examination Guides; Nwoga, D.I. (ed.): West African Verse and Adeoti G: Naked Soles.
One of the dominant themes if Rubadin's An African Thunderstorm is the
One of the dominant themes if Rubadin's An African Thunderstorm is the
A
relationship between man and woman
B
activities of man during rainy seasons
C
effect of rain on women and children
D
problem of climate change
correct option: a
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These qustion is based on selected poems from Johnson, R, et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka, W. (ED.): Poems of Black Africa; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T. (eds.): A Selection of African Poetry: U. Maduka, C.T et al: Exam Focus: Literature Examination Guides; Nwoga, D.I. (ed.): West African Verse and Adeoti G: Naked Soles.
In Kunene's A Heritage of Liberation, the weapons are to be preserved for the generation yet unborn by the
In Kunene's A Heritage of Liberation, the weapons are to be preserved for the generation yet unborn by the
A
gods
B
elders
C
people
D
government
correct option: b
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These qustion is based on selected poems from Johnson, R, et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka, W. (ED.): Poems of Black Africa; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T. (eds.): A Selection of African Poetry: U. Maduka, C.T et al: Exam Focus: Literature Examination Guides; Nwoga, D.I. (ed.): West African Verse and Adeoti G: Naked Soles.
Give Me The Minstrel's Seat ends on a clarion call for
Give Me The Minstrel's Seat ends on a clarion call for
A
freedom
B
peace
C
rectitude
D
commitment
correct option: a
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These qustion is based on selected poems from Johnson, R, et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka, W. (ED.): Poems of Black Africa; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T. (eds.): A Selection of African Poetry: U. Maduka, C.T et al: Exam Focus: Literature Examination Guides; Nwoga, D.I. (ed.): West African Verse and Adeoti G: Naked Soles.
"...the youthful hue/sits on thy skin like a morning due..."
The excerpt above from Marvell's To His Coy Mistress is an example of
"...the youthful hue/sits on thy skin like a morning due..."
The excerpt above from Marvell's To His Coy Mistress is an example of
A
simile
B
anaphora
C
paradox
D
onomatopia
correct option: a
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These qustion is based on selected poems from Johnson, R, et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka, W. (ED.): Poems of Black Africa; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T. (eds.): A Selection of African Poetry: U. Maduka, C.T et al: Exam Focus: Literature Examination Guides; Nwoga, D.I. (ed.): West African Verse and Adeoti G: Naked Soles.
In Lawrence's Bat, the poet compares bats with
In Lawrence's Bat, the poet compares bats with
A
sparrows
B
swans
C
swallows
D
crows
correct option: c
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These qustion is based on selected poems from Johnson, R, et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka, W. (ED.): Poems of Black Africa; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T. (eds.): A Selection of African Poetry: U. Maduka, C.T et al: Exam Focus: Literature Examination Guides; Nwoga, D.I. (ed.): West African Verse and Adeoti G: Naked Soles.
Elliot's The Journey of the Magi could be said to examine the issues of
Elliot's The Journey of the Magi could be said to examine the issues of
A
three trees on the low sky
B
empty wine-skins
C
spiritual rebirth
D
holy pilgrimage
correct option: c
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These qustion is based on selected poems from Johnson, R, et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka, W. (ED.): Poems of Black Africa; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T. (eds.): A Selection of African Poetry: U. Maduka, C.T et al: Exam Focus: Literature Examination Guides; Nwoga, D.I. (ed.): West African Verse and Adeoti G: Naked Soles.
"We would be believing we dreamt it"
The figure of speech in the line above from Acquah's In the Navel of the Soul is
"We would be believing we dreamt it"
The figure of speech in the line above from Acquah's In the Navel of the Soul is
A
apostrophe
B
assonance
C
antithesis
D
alliteration
correct option: b
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These qustion is based on selected poems from Johnson, R, et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka, W. (ED.): Poems of Black Africa; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T. (eds.): A Selection of African Poetry: U. Maduka, C.T et al: Exam Focus: Literature Examination Guides; Nwoga, D.I. (ed.): West African Verse and Adeoti G: Naked Soles.
The casualties in Launko's End of the War
The casualties in Launko's End of the War
A
women
B
children
C
men
D
soldiers
correct option: d
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These qustion is based on selected poems from Johnson, R, et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka, W. (ED.): Poems of Black Africa; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T. (eds.): A Selection of African Poetry: U. Maduka, C.T et al: Exam Focus: Literature Examination Guides; Nwoga, D.I. (ed.): West African Verse and Adeoti G: Naked Soles.
The theme of Cope's Sonnet VII is
The theme of Cope's Sonnet VII is
A
art of poetry
B
adventure
C
contempt for literature
D
isolation
correct option: b
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This question is based on General Literary Principles.
A literary work in which the characters and events are used as symbols is known as
A literary work in which the characters and events are used as symbols is known as
A
characterization
B
allegory
C
metaphor
D
paralellism
correct option: b
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