JAMB UTME - Literature In English - 2011

These questions are based on Ferdinand Oyono's The Old Man and the Medal.'As he opened and shut his mouth his lower jaw went down and came up,puffing up and

Then deflating the skin under his chin'.

The subject of description in the line above is

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The subject of description in the line above is the high commissioner. The Old Man and the Medal is a novel by Ferdinand Oyono, which depicts the experiences of a village elder named Meka, who seeks recognition and a medal from the French colonial authorities for his years of loyal service. In the line above, the high commissioner is being described as he speaks. The description focuses on his physical appearance and the movement of his lower jaw as he talks, specifically the puffing up and deflating of the skin under his chin. M.Fuuconi and M. Pipiniakis are characters in the novel, while the white chief is a title used to refer to a European colonial administrator. However, none of these characters are being described in the quoted passage. Therefore, the correct answer is "the high commissioner."

These questions are based on general Literary principlesThe plot of a story generally refers to the

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The plot of a story generally refers to the way in which the events of the story are organized. In other words, it refers to the sequence of events that make up the story, including the exposition (introduction), rising action (complications), climax (turning point), falling action (resolution), and denouement (conclusion). The plot is essentially the backbone of the story, and it is what gives the story its structure and coherence.

These question are based on literary Appreciation.'It was not yet closing time but yet most staff were trooping out of their offices. The lift was working now and he squeezed himself into it,breathing with difficulty the body odour emitted by one the passengers. He sighed with relief when they got to the ground floor and trumbled out of the lift.'

Ken Saro-Wiwa: A Forest of Flowers.

In the excerpt above,the subject's experience in the lift is

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In the given excerpt, the subject's experience in the lift can be described as unpleasant. This is evident from the description of how the subject squeezed himself into the lift and breathed with difficulty the body odour emitted by one of the passengers. The subject's relief when they got to the ground floor also suggests that the experience was not comfortable.

These questions are based on general Literary principles'Good warriors make others come to them and do not go to others... When you induce opponent to come to you,then their force is always empty,like attacking emptiness with fulness is throwing stones on eggs.'

Zhang Yu: The Art of War

The theme of the passage above is

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The theme of the passage is "war." The passage talks about the strategies and tactics that can be used during war, specifically the importance of inducing opponents to come to you rather than going to them. The author emphasizes that good warriors make others come to them and do not go to others, and that inducing opponents to come to you makes their force always empty.

These question are based on J.C De Graft's Sons and Daughters.The final harassment of Maanan takes place in

These question are based on literary Appreciation.I am not afraid of anything he told them.

I have done almost everything in this world.I have committed all crimes you can think of and been jailed for most them.I have been in prison more hours than i have been out of it within the last five years.

In recounting his criminal life,the speaker's tone is

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The speaker's tone in the given passage is "boastful." The speaker is proudly claiming to have committed all sorts of crimes and boasting about his experiences of being jailed multiple times. The tone of regret, repentance or being subdued is not present in the passage.

These question are based on George Orwell's Nineteen-Eighty Four.The power and oppression of an irresistible evil debased Winton's dreams of

These question are based on literary Appreciation.The wood decay,the woods decay and fall,

The vapour weep their burthen to the ground,Man comes and fills the field and lies beneath,And after many a summer dies the swan.

The subject matter of the line above is

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The subject matter of the lines is death. The speaker is describing the decay of the woods, the burden of the vapors weeping to the ground, and the fact that man comes and fills the field and eventually dies, just like the swan. The imagery used suggests the impermanence of life and the inevitability of death.

These questions are based on general Literary principlesThe metric pattern in a line of poetry with five stressed and five unstressed syllabus is

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The metric pattern in a line of poetry with five stressed and five unstressed syllables is iambic pentameter. In iambic pentameter, each line contains five pairs of syllables, with the first syllable unstressed and the second syllable stressed. This creates a rhythmic pattern that sounds like "da-DUM, da-DUM, da-DUM, da-DUM, da-DUM." Many classic works of English poetry, such as Shakespeare's sonnets and Milton's Paradise Lost, are written in iambic pentameter.

These questions are based on general Literary principlesPlays are basically meant to

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Plays are basically meant to be presented on stage. They are written with the intention of being performed by actors in front of an audience, rather than just read silently like a novel or a poem. The dialogue, actions, and settings are all designed to create a live theatrical experience for the audience, and to convey the story and themes of the play in an engaging and entertaining way. While plays may have a message or social commentary, their primary purpose is to be performed and experienced as a form of entertainment.

These questions are based on general Literary principles

The large space above the proscenium in a theater from which the scene are controlled is called

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The large space above the proscenium in a theater from which the scenes are controlled is called "flies". This space is usually located behind the proscenium arch and is used to store the scenery and props that are used during the performance. The term "flies" refers to the fact that the scenery and props are often suspended from the ceiling and can be raised or lowered onto the stage as needed. The flies are an important part of the theater's technical infrastructure, as they allow for quick and efficient scene changes during the performance.

These questions are based on selected poems from Ker,D. et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka,(ed.): Poems of Black Africa; Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro, M et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A,E. et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides and Nwoga, D.I. (eds.): West Africa Verse.In Rubadiri's An African Thunderstorm,

The thunderstorm begins with

These questions are based on Buchi Emecheta's The Joy of Motherhood.

For attempted murder , Nnaife was jailed for

These question are based on George Orwell's Nineteen-Eighty Four.

The novel draws a picture of

These question are based on J.C De Graft's Sons and Daughters.

From it's resolution of conflicts, the play can be described as a

These question are based on J.C De Graft's Sons and Daughters.The prevailing theme of the play is

These questions are based on general Literary principlesA ballad is meant to be

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A ballad is meant to be sung. It is a form of narrative poetry that was originally meant to be sung or recited to music. Ballads usually tell a story and often have a simple, repetitive structure, making them easy to remember and sing. They were a popular form of entertainment in the past, and many traditional folk songs are ballads. Today, ballads are still written and performed, although they may take on different forms or be adapted for different purposes.

These questions are based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.The news of Juliet's death is broken to Romeo in Mantua by

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The news of Juliet's death is broken to Romeo in Mantua by Balthasar, who is Romeo's servant. Balthasar was the one who saw Juliet's funeral procession and believed that she was dead, so he rushed to tell Romeo, who was not aware that Juliet's death was staged to avoid her marriage to Paris.

These questions are based on general Literary principlesA character who re-enacts familiar experiences that readers easily identify with is

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A character who re-enacts familiar experiences that readers easily identify with is a "round character". This type of character is well-developed, complex, and multi-dimensional, with a variety of personality traits, emotions, and experiences. Readers can easily relate to these characters and often feel as though they know them personally.

These question are based on literary Appreciation.''Do not thank me,instead, let me ask you a question. Now you have all come here sprawling,vomitting,rubbing tears on one another begging me to do my duty and help you. But what about you yourselves? What have you done to help yourselves?

Answer. Or is the land at peace?

Are not people ailing and dying

Ola Rotimi: The God''s Are Not

To Blame

These questions are based on selected poems from Ker,D. et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka,(ed.): Poems of Black Africa; Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro, M et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A,E. et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides and Nwoga, D.I. (eds.): West Africa Verse.The tone of Cope's Sonnet VII is generally

These questions are based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.The play reaches reaches the point of denouement

These question are based on literary Appreciation.''Blood was to prove no solace to the king. The rejection he had suffered at Idama's hands pushed his spirit into a comfortless hole in which,alone with himself,he searched in vain for ways to run from his inner emptiness.'

Ayi Kwei Armah: Two Thousand Seasons.

The narrator's attitude to the king is one of

These question are based on literary Appreciation.'In those days

When civilization kicked us in the face

When holy water slapped our cringing brows. The vulture built in the shadow of their talons.'

David Diop: The vulture

The dominant literary device used in the lines above is

These questions are based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.The plot of the play is

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The plot of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is a bit complicated. It is a tragic love story that takes place in Verona, Italy, and revolves around two young lovers, Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet. The two come from feuding families, which creates obstacles for their relationship. The plot includes several twists and turns, such as Romeo being banished after killing Juliet's cousin, Tybalt, and Juliet faking her own death to avoid marrying another man. In the end, the young couple tragically takes their own lives. Overall, while the plot may be a bit complicated, it is a timeless tale of love and sacrifice that has captured the hearts of audiences for centuries.

These question are based on George Orwell's Nineteen-Eighty Four.The novel can be described as

These questions are based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.

'Farewell.- God knows when we shall meet again, I have a faint cold fear thrills through my veins,

That almost freezes up the heat of life.

I'll call them back again to comfort me.

Nurse!-What should she do here?

My dismal scene i need must act alone. Come, vial'.

The intention of the speaker above is to

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The intention of the speaker in the given passage is to commit suicide. The lines "Come, vial" indicate that the speaker is about to consume poison, which is later revealed to be a plan to fake her own death. The lines "Farewell.- God knows when we shall meet again" and "My dismal scene I need must act alone" suggest that the speaker is bidding a final goodbye and preparing to carry out her plan alone. The mention of "faint cold fear" suggests that the speaker is fearful of what she is about to do, but is still resolved to go through with it.

These question are based on literary Appreciation.'Homage to Peregede, the triumphant mother of morning radiant in Chameleon's velvet let today's dawn bring on its rail trains of good tidings.

Gbemisola Adeoti: Salutation to the gods.

The excerpt above is an example of

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The excerpt above is an example of an invocation. The speaker is offering a prayer or salute to Peregede, the mother of morning, asking for good tidings on this new day. An invocation is a literary device used to call upon a deity or divine power for inspiration, protection, or guidance.

These questions are based on general Literary principlesTravellogue is a work of art written

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A travelogue is a work of art written on a journey. It is a genre of literature that describes the writer's experiences, observations, and feelings during a trip or a journey to a particular place. Travelogues can be written by anyone who has traveled and wishes to share their experiences with others, regardless of their popularity or profession. Therefore, the answer is "on a journey".

These question is base on Buchi Emecheta's The Joy of Motherhood.In the novel, the handing over of a baby boy in a dream to Nnu Ego by her personal god signifies

These questions are based on selected poems from Ker,D. et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka,(ed.): Poems of Black Africa; Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro, M et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A,E. et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides and Nwoga, D.I. (eds.): West Africa Verse.

In Naked soles, Adeoti writes that the carnival of naked soles dances through

These questions are based on selected poems from Ker,D. et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka,(ed.): Poems of Black Africa; Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro, M et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A,E. et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides and Nwoga, D.I. (eds.): West Africa Verse.

To sustain the interest of the readers,Lawrence in Bat uses

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In the poem "Bat" by D.H. Lawrence, the literary device used to sustain the interest of the readers is "suspense". The poem is structured in a way that makes the reader curious about the bat's actions and movements, which are described in detail. This creates a sense of anticipation and tension that keeps the reader engaged throughout the poem. Additionally, the poem's ending is unexpected, as the bat suddenly disappears, leaving the reader with a feeling of uncertainty and unresolved curiosity. Overall, the use of suspense helps to create a sense of mystery and intrigue in the poem, which makes it more engaging and memorable.

'Everything in this room outrages my sense of beauty, undermine my will to create pictures of lasting appeal...'

The speaker in the quotation above is

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The speaker in the quotation above is frustrated.

These questions are based on Ferdinand Oyono's The Old Man and the Medal.

The heavy downpour on the night of Meka's investiture symbolises.

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The heavy downpour on the night of Meka's investiture in Ferdinand Oyono's "The Old Man and the Medal" symbolizes mockery. The rain, which is a natural phenomenon, disrupts the ceremony and makes it difficult for the attendees to enjoy the event. This can be interpreted as a metaphor for how Meka's ambition to receive a medal from the colonial government is ultimately futile, as the colonial powers do not truly value or respect him. The rain also symbolizes the overwhelming power and influence of nature compared to man's limited abilities and influence.

These questions are based on selected poems from Ker,D. et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka,(ed.): Poems of Black Africa; Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro, M et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A,E. et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides and Nwoga, D.I. (eds.): West Africa Verse.in Kunene's A Heritage of Liberation,the persona is concerned with the

These questions are based on selected poems from Ker,D. et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka,(ed.): Poems of Black Africa; Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro, M et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A,E. et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides and Nwoga, D.I. (eds.): West Africa Verse.Marvell, in To His Coy Mistress uses the imagery of death to

These questions are based on selected poems from Ker,D. et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka,(ed.): Poems of Black Africa; Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro, M et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A,E. et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides and Nwoga, D.I. (eds.): West Africa Verse.The theme of the Acquah's In the Navel of the Soul is

These questions are based on Ferdinand Oyono's The Old Man and the Medal.Vandermayer's attitude and action towards Meka illustrates the church's

These question are based on literary Appreciation.

Theseus:

Now, fair Hippolyta,our nuptial hour Draw on space for happy day bring in Another moon. But, O, me thinks how slow.The old moon wanes,she lingers my desires,Like to a step-drama or a dowager,Long withering out a young man's revenue.

William Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream.

The literary device used in the excerpt above are

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The literary devices used in the excerpt above are personification and simile. Personification is seen in the portrayal of the moon as an old woman who is withering away, while simile is used to compare the lingering of the old moon to a step-drama or a dowager, emphasizing the slow passage of time.

These questions are based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.In the play, Mercutio can be described as

These questions are based on selected poems from Ker,D. et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka,(ed.): Poems of Black Africa; Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro, M et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A,E. et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides and Nwoga, D.I. (eds.): West Africa Verse.'With a running stream and a water-mill beating the darkness. And three trees on the low sky.'

In the excerpt above from Eliot's Journey of the Magi, the dominant literary device is

These questions are based on general Literary principlesThe repetition of single words or phrases at the beginning of a line is

These questions are based on Buchi Emecheta's The Joy of Motherhood.In the novel Nwokocha Agbadi is famous for his oratorical power and

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In the novel "The Joy of Motherhood" by Buchi Emecheta, Nwokocha Agbadi is famous for his oratorical power and his wealth. Nwokocha Agbadi is a successful businessman who is known for his great wealth and his ability to use his oratorical skills to persuade people. He is respected in the community and is often called upon to speak at important events. His wealth is also a symbol of his success and influence in the society.

These questions are based on selected poems from Ker,D. et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka,(ed.): Poems of Black Africa; Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro, M et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A,E. et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides and Nwoga, D.I. (eds.): West Africa Verse.Launko's End of the War portrays the

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Launko's "End of the War" portrays the irony of life. The poem is about a soldier named Launko who has just returned from the war, only to find that his home has been destroyed and his family killed. Despite having fought for his country, he is now left with nothing and must face the harsh reality of his situation. The poem uses irony to highlight the absurdity of war and the tragic consequences it can have for those who participate in it.

These question are based on literary Appreciation.I have said too much unto a heart of stone,And laid my honour too unchary on it', There's something in me that reproves my fault, But such a headstrong potent fault it is that That is but mocks reproof.'

William Shakespeare: Twelfth Night

A heart of stone in the line above is an example of

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The phrase "a heart of stone" in the line above is an example of a metaphor. A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things by saying that one thing is the other. In this case, the speaker is comparing the person they are addressing to a heart of stone, which implies that they are cold and unfeeling. The metaphor is effective in conveying the speaker's frustration and disappointment with the other person's lack of responsiveness to their emotional appeals.

These question are based on literary Appreciation.'You are the silent cold of pleasure locked in the world worldless wonder

You are the hive of pleasure no dragon can plunder'

Gbemisola Adeoti: Dream code

The excerpt above achieves its rhetorical effect through the use of

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The excerpt above achieves its rhetorical effect through the use of metaphor and rhyme. The poet compares the subject (possibly a lover) to the "silent cold of pleasure" and the "hive of pleasure" in a figurative sense, creating a vivid image in the reader's mind. The use of rhyme in the second line, where "plunder" rhymes with "wonder," adds to the lyrical quality of the verse and helps to emphasize the comparison being made.

These questions are based on selected poems from Ker,D. et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka,(ed.): Poems of Black Africa; Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro, M et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A,E. et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides and Nwoga, D.I. (eds.): West Africa Verse.'Woman cannot exist except by man

What is there in that to vex some of them so?

The statement above from the poem Give Me The Minstrel's Seat.exemplifies

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The statement "What is there in that to vex some of them so?" from the poem "Give Me The Minstrel's Seat" exemplifies a rhetorical question. This is a type of question that is not meant to be answered, but to emphasize a point or to provoke thought. In this case, the rhetorical question is used to emphasize the absurdity of the idea that women cannot exist without men, and to question why anyone would be vexed by this statement.

These questions are based on general Literary principlesIn drama drama dramaturge is he who

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In drama, a dramaturge is the person who writes or edits plays. They are responsible for ensuring that the dramatic elements of the play are well-structured and coherent. They work with the playwright to provide feedback on the play's themes, characters, and dialogue. The dramaturge may also provide historical or cultural context for the play, research the time period in which the play is set, and offer suggestions for staging and production. Ultimately, the goal of the dramaturge is to help the playwright create the best possible version of their play.

These question are based on George Orwell's Nineteen-Eighty Four.Room 101 symbolizes a place oF

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Room 101 symbolizes a place of torture in George Orwell's Nineteen-Eighty Four. This is where the Party takes its victims to subject them to their worst fears and phobias until they are completely broken and willing to comply with the Party's ideology. The room represents the ultimate punishment and a tool for the Party to exert complete control over the minds of its citizens.