2023 - JAMB Literature Past Questions and Answers - page 6

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A character that is always against the interest of the protagonist is

A
opposition
B
heroine
C
villain
D
hero
correct option: c
A character that is always against the interest of the protagonist is typically called a villain. Villains are often the main antagonists in stories, creating conflict and challenges for the protagonists.
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52

A limerick has

A
ornate style, humour, irony and seven lines
B
formal and elaborate style and humour
C
humour,rhyme scheme and five lines
D
a stinging climax, rhyme scheme, and five lines
correct option: c
A limerick is a humorous form of poetry consisting of five lines. It has a distinct rhyme scheme (AABBA), where the first, second, and fifth lines rhyme with each other, and the third and fourth lines, which are shorter, also rhyme with each other.
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53

A panegyric poem is composed to

A
condemn
B
elaborate
C
abuse
D
praise
correct option: d
A panegyric poem is written specifically to praise someone or something. It is often elaborate and expressive, focusing on the virtues and achievements of its subject.
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54

This question is based on CAGED BIRD.

Read this excerpt from the poem and answer questions .

"The free bird thinks of another
breeze / and the trade winds
soft through the sighing trees"

What is the effect of the trees sighing in this verse?

A
It shows where the bird sleeps
B
It shows the tree is sleeping
C
It indicates that the bird is carefree
D
It indicates that it is still early in the day
correct option: c
The effect of the trees 'sighing' in the verse suggests a serene and peaceful environment, which conveys a sense of freedom and carefreeness, likely reflecting the free bird's state of mind.
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55

This question is based on THE SONG OF THE WOMEN OF MY LAND.

Use the excerpt to answer questions

"they sang in the forlorn fields
about their lives; songs
of how they ploughed the terrain of their landscape
for memories of lyrics lost in the vast void of time,
in those days when a song beheld their lives;
when servitude cuffed the ankles of their soul,
and dereliction decapitated the epic of their lives."

The theme of this excerpt is____
 

A
All of the above
B
the oppression of women
C
Joys of motherhood
D
colonization
correct option: b
The theme of the excerpt is the oppression of women, as it reflects on their struggles, servitude, and the erasure of their contributions and identities over time.
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56

This question is based on BAT.

Use the excerpt to answer questions .
"Where light pushes through;
A sudden turning upon itself of a thing in the air.
A dip to the water.
And you think:
"The swallows are flying so late!"
Swallows?"

The dominant poetic device in the excerpt is___

A
Rhetorical question
B
imagery
C
Alliteration
D
Paradox
correct option: b
The dominant poetic device in this excerpt is imagery. The description of light, movement, and the sudden realization about the swallows creates vivid images in the reader's mind.
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57

The narrative style in which the hero tells his own story directly is the

A
objective
B
first-person
C
subjective
D
third-person
correct option: b
The first-person narrative style is where the story is told directly by the hero or protagonist of the story, using 'I' or 'we' to share their personal experiences and perspectives.
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58

When an object is invested with a meaning beyond its immediate reference, it becomes

A
a symbol
B
an irony
C
a subject
D
an epigram
correct option: a
An object that is given additional meaning beyond its literal aspect becomes a symbol. Symbols are used in literature to convey deeper meanings and themes.
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59

The process of creating character and endowing them with certain attitude is ......

A
Action
B
Character
C
Characterization
D
Dramatis personae
correct option: c
Characterization is the process of creating characters in a narrative and endowing them with distinct attitudes, personalities, and traits. It is essential for developing the story and engaging the audience.
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60

 

The writing convention in which the events in narrative are scrambled as they come to the writer's mind without any attempt to arrange them in orderly sequence is called

A

psycho-consciousness styles

B

narrator\'s mind style

C

shifting style

D

stream of consciousness

correct option: d

The 'stream of consciousness' is a narrative style that captures the flow of thoughts and feelings running through a character's mind. It often lacks an orderly sequence, mimicking the natural flow of consciousness.

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