2023 - JAMB Literature Past Questions and Answers - page 3

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Cast in a play refers to

A
three of the actors
B
a few of the actors
C
an exclusive social class in the play
D
all the actors
correct option: d
The cast in a play refers to all the actors who perform in it, not just a select few or a specific social class within the narrative.
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22

A formal dignified speech or writing praising or a thing for past or present deeds is

A
lampoon
B
eulogy
C
premiere
D
anthology
correct option: b
A eulogy is a formal speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly, typically for deeds or achievements. It is often associated with funerals but not exclusively so.
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23

This question is based on BAT.

Read the excerpt and answer questions
"Bat!
Creatures that hang themselves up like an old rag, to sleep, And disgustingly upside down."

The theme of this excerpt is____

A
All of the above
B
the poet right to Individual choice
C
the poet admiration of the beauty of nature
D
the poet appalling remarks about the bird
correct option: d
The excerpt expresses the poet's negative remarks about bats, highlighting their peculiar and perhaps unsettling way of sleeping, which the poet finds appalling.
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"She wanted to split herself. But she checked herself. 'Get dressed,' she said earnestly. 'Get dressed and let's go. You know I have a lot of things to do. And if we are going to meet again like this... 'She slapped the bed, 'then it won't be here. It will be at the Samson and Delilah.'" -
Festus Iyayi; Violence

In the passage above, the speaker can be described as

A

hungry

B

domineering

C

friendly

D

treacherous

correct option: b
The speaker in the passage seems to take control of the situation, making decisions and giving orders, which indicates a domineering personality.
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25

The combination of two or more metaphors is called

A
Monometaphor
B
Dymetaphor
C
Mixed metaphor
D
Combined metaphor
correct option: c
A mixed metaphor combines elements of multiple metaphors that often don't logically fit together, creating a confusing or humorous effect.
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26

A metrical pause occurring in the middle of a line in a poem is called

A
tetrametre
B
rhythm
C
caesura
D
assonance
correct option: c
A caesura is a pause in a line of poetry, often marked by punctuation or a natural speech pause, which can occur anywhere but is often found in the middle of a line.
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27

Careened\',
These oily tears
Dripping down the tears on your depressed face,
Will one day be staunched, I swear!

Ibiwari Ikiriko, Oily Tears.

The tone of the poet is

A
supplicatory
B
optimistic
C
sympathetic
D
piteous
correct option: b
The tone of the poet appears optimistic, as evidenced by the promise that the 'oily tears' will one day be staunched, indicating hope for the future.
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28

An extended fictional narrative which is realistic is known as a

A
short story
B
diary
C
novella
D
novel
correct option: d
A novel is an extended, realistic narrative in prose, which is typically longer and more complex than a short story or novella, dealing with human experiences in a detailed manner.
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29

"The sun used to smile in my hut".

The line is an example of

A
Apostrophe
B
personification
C
Rhetorical Question
D
Zeugma
correct option: b
Personification is a figure of speech where inanimate objects, like the sun, are given human qualities, such as the ability to smile, as in the given line.
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30

A tragic hero, according to the Aristotelian precept, must be a

A
central character after whom the play is named
B
king with deep affection for his subjects
C
noble character with hubris
D
lowly character who suddenly stumbles on some fortunes
correct option: c
According to Aristotle, a tragic hero is a noble character who has a tragic flaw (hubris) that leads to his downfall, rather than a character of low status or one who simply experiences good fortune.
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