2019 - JAMB Literature Past Questions and Answers - page 6

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Which one of the following is most influential to the substance of Hallowell's "The Dinning Table"?

A
the structure of the poem
B
the atmosphere of the poem
C
the poetic style
D
the setting of the poem
correct option: d

 

Defining why the poem bothers on brutality and the horrors of war is based on the time and place including the prevailing occurance at the time when the poem was written, in the Sierra Leone during the war. 

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52

'Nightfall! Nightfall!
You are my mortal enemy'


The figurative name for the manner in which Nightfall is directly addressed is______

A
allusion
B
an ode
C
metaphor
D
apostrophe
correct option: d

Nightfall is addressed as though it were a living, breathing human being capable of response or action so the best answer is apostrophe. 

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53

The mood of Diop's 'Vanity' is__________

A
expressed through rhetorical questions
B
condemnation
C
expressed through the use of innuendos
D
concern
correct option: a

The mood of the poem "Vanity" is that of worry and also the poet expressess this through a series of rhetorical questions. 

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54

... is the illustration which serves to persuasively sustain the interest of the readers in a literary piece

A
storyline
B
narrative hook
C
plot
D
suspense
correct option: b

The piece of wrtting which the writer used to draw and sustain the interest his readers as the plot unfolds is the  "narrative hook" and should not be mistakened with suspense which meant to ignite the thinking and curiosity of the audience. 

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55

In literary criticism, a casual reference to a figure or an event is regarded as a/an_______

A
personification
B
metonymy
C
metaphor
D
allusion
correct option: d

An Allusion is mostly taking about an event especially of similar quality or importance to establish or drive home a particular point. An example of Allusion is seen in Williams Morris " proud king " _ biblical allusion. 

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56

A transferred epithet is popularly known as a/an ........

A
Epistrophe
B
Ellipsis
C
Hypallage
D
Hendiady
correct option: c

Hypallage is the literary name for a transferred epithet. Example " Bed of Thorns". Bed as used here is a transfered epithet as in usage for the qualification of the word, 'Thorns'. 

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57

A dramatic type directed against an individual or a private institute with the intent to severely ridicule is called_________

A
satire
B
burlesque
C
caricature
D
lampoon
correct option: d

A satire is used to direct the entire society while Lampoon is used directly simply for an individual party.

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58

A novel written in form of a letter is said to be_______

A
gothic
B
biographical
C
epistolary
D
autobiographical
correct option: c

An epistolary novel is the answer. An epistolary novel is written as though it is a letter , reflective of the writer's personal feelings and indicating some from of close relationship interaction with the reader. Example of an epistolary novel is Mariama Ba ' So Long A Letter ' it is written in format. 

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59

Adeoti's "Ambush" ends on a note of___________

A
despair
B
bright aspirations
C
courage
D
uncertainty
correct option: a

The last stanza of the poem where they said " awaiting in ambush" shows or signifies hopelessness as the ruling class will be expecting to devour the future change makers. 

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60

Use excerpt below to answer questions

"Now, by yond marble
heaven,
In the due reverence of a sacred vow
I here enrage my words." (Shakespeare's Othello)




What incident ignited the excerpt above?

A
the taking of a vow of revenge
B
Othello's rage about Desdemona's betrayal
C
Lago's conspiracy with Brabantio to kill Othello
D
Desdemona and Emilia's discussion on the lost handkerchief
correct option: b

What lead to Desdemona's betrayal by Othello was when Lago played upon his ( Othello) insecurities, reminding him of Cassio's outstanding qualites , this added to vexing Othello and lured him into doing such . 

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