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Question 1 Report
What basically distinguishes literature from other disciplines is its________
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What distinguishes literature from other disciplines is its use of creative imagination and its exposition of human experiences. Literature is a form of artistic expression that allows writers to use their imaginations to explore and express the complexities of the human experience. It is not limited by the constraints of reality, and can instead draw upon the full range of human emotions, thoughts, and experiences. Through the use of symbolism, metaphor, and other literary devices, literature is able to convey the essence of the human experience in a way that is unique and powerful. In this sense, literature is distinct from other disciplines such as science, history, or philosophy, which may also deal with aspects of the human experience, but do so in a more structured and empirical manner.
Question 2 Report
Read the poem and answer questions
At dawn must I rise to till the rock
That our land has turned into
The land where on we'd gleefully harvested paddy
Planted and nurtured and tended on plots marshy
Our woes are bloody woes of accursed revenges
Of the land spirits aggrieved by paltry human respect
For the life of fellow man by his fellow
Kindred blood has counted for less than no value
Brother's wife has been wife to other brother's brother
Communal loot has emptied our country silos
The earth has stopped breathing and sighed
Soldered tears has the moon shed
The earth was scorched at noon-day night
And our land has turned to hoeing rock.
The mood of the poet is one of________
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The mood of the poet in the poem is one of hopelessness. The poem describes the struggles of a people who have suffered due to communal conflict, resulting in the loss of land, crops, and even human life. The imagery used in the poem is bleak and mournful, with references to the land being turned to rock, the earth no longer breathing, and the moon shedding tears. These images suggest a sense of despair and hopelessness, as if the poet is mourning the loss of a way of life that can never be regained. The use of words such as "bloody woes", "accursed revenges", and "soldered tears" further reinforces the sense of hopelessness that pervades the poem. The poet's mood is one of sadness and despair at the loss of a way of life that was once joyous and bountiful.
Question 3 Report
________is used to describe the 'god of inspiration' in literature
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The term "Muse" is used to describe the 'god of inspiration' in literature. In Greek mythology, the Muses were the nine daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne, who were the patrons of the arts and sciences, including poetry, dance, music, and history. In literature, the term "muse" is often used to refer to a source of inspiration or creativity. A writer or artist might describe their work as being inspired by their muse, meaning that they feel a creative spark or divine inspiration guiding their work. The term "muse" has come to represent the idea of a higher power or force that helps to inspire and guide artists and writers in their work.
Question 4 Report
Read the poem and answer questions
At dawn must I rise to till the rock
That our land has turned into
The land where on we'd gleefully harvested paddy
Planted and nurtured and tended on plots marshy
Our woes are bloody woes of accursed revenges
Of the land spirits aggrieved by paltry human respect
For the life of fellow man by his fellow
Kindred blood has counted for less than no value
Brother's wife has been wife to other brother's brother
Communal loot has emptied our country silos
The earth has stopped breathing and sighed
Soldered tears has the moon shed
The earth was scorched at noon-day night
And our land has turned to hoeing rock.
'The earth has stopped breathing and sighed' illustrates__________
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The line "The earth has stopped breathing and sighed" illustrates personification. Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to non-human entities such as animals, objects, or natural phenomena. In this line, the poet personifies the earth, giving it human-like qualities of breathing and sighing. The use of personification is effective in conveying the idea that the land is suffering and struggling to survive due to the neglect and mistreatment by its human inhabitants. The line does not illustrate bathos, which is an abrupt shift from a serious or lofty style to a common or ridiculous one. It is also not a paradox, which is a statement that appears self-contradictory or absurd but may be true in fact. Additionally, it is not a climax, which is the point of highest dramatic tension or a turning point in a narrative.
Question 5 Report
'Nightfall! Nightfall!
You are my mortal enemy'
The figurative name for the manner in which Nightfall is directly addressed is______
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The figurative name for the manner in which Nightfall is directly addressed is apostrophe. Apostrophe is a figure of speech in which an absent or imaginary person, a thing, or an abstraction is addressed as if present and capable of understanding. In this case, Nightfall is being directly addressed as if it is a person who is capable of being an enemy.
Question 6 Report
Which one of the following is most influential to the substance of Hallowell's "The Dinning Table"?
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The most influential aspect of Hallowell's "The Dining Table" is the setting of the poem. The setting is a domestic dining table that represents a space where family members gather and interact with each other. The setting is significant because it creates an atmosphere that allows the poet to explore various themes such as family dynamics, cultural identity, and the passage of time. The structure of the poem, the atmosphere, and the poetic style are all important, but they are secondary to the setting because they all contribute to the portrayal of the dining table and the significance it holds in the lives of the family members.
Question 7 Report
A struggle between opposing forces in a story/play is________
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A struggle between opposing forces in a story or play is known as "Conflict". Conflict is an essential element of a narrative that creates tension, drama, and interest for the reader or audience. It involves a struggle or clash between two opposing forces, such as the protagonist and antagonist, or between internal and external factors. Conflict can take many forms, such as physical, emotional, intellectual, or moral, and it drives the plot forward by creating obstacles and challenges that the characters must overcome. It can also reveal the characters' personalities, motivations, and values. In summary, conflict is a fundamental element of storytelling that generates tension and interest by creating a struggle between opposing forces.
Question 8 Report
The dorminant mood in Tennyson's Crossing the Bar is that of___________
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The turn is that of acceptance because the poet's feeling was that of preparedness to embark on an evening journey of no return.
Question 9 Report
... is the illustration which serves to persuasively sustain the interest of the readers in a literary piece
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A narrative hook is the illustration that serves to persuasively sustain the interest of the readers in a literary piece. It's a tool used by writers to grab the reader's attention and keep them engaged in the story. A narrative hook can be an interesting character, a dramatic event, a cliffhanger, a surprising revelation, or any other element that makes the reader want to keep reading to find out what happens next. In essence, a narrative hook is what keeps the reader hooked on the story and invested in its outcome.
Question 10 Report
Use the extract below to answer questions
Line 1: My heart leaps up when I behold
Line 2: A rainbow in the sky
Line 3: so was it when my life began
Line 4: so is it now
Line 5: so is it when I have grown
Line 6: the child is the father of the man.
The literary device used in line 1 is ________
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'My heart leaps' is a good example of personification. Evidence the fact that the heart is being personified to act as though it were real , physical human being.
Question 11 Report
Read the poem and answer questions
At dawn must I rise to till the rock
That our land has turned into
The land where on we'd gleefully harvested paddy
Planted and nurtured and tended on plots marshy
Our woes are bloody woes of accursed revenges
Of the land spirits aggrieved by paltry human respect
For the life of fellow man by his fellow
Kindred blood has counted for less than no value
Brother's wife has been wife to other brother's brother
Communal loot has emptied our country silos
The earth has stopped breathing and sighed
Soldered tears has the moon shed
The earth was scorched at noon-day night
And our land has turned to hoeing rock.
The run-on lines convey the speaker's_______
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The flow of words and expressions, from one to another, of the poet directly reflect his sorrowful state of mind for the tragedies that have consumed his land
Question 12 Report
'They are as fearsome as they are fearless' is an example of______
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Antithesis is used to describe two contradictory statements or words are placed far apart to create a juxtaposition.
Question 13 Report
"Nightfall! Nightfall!! You are my mortal enemy". The dominant figure of speech above is a/an________
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Apostrophe is used to describe an absent person as if present and a dead person or subject matter and as if living, this should not be confused with personification. So the correct answer is Apostrophe because "Night fall" is directly addressed as if it were living being, this is a figurative quality of an Apostrophe.
Question 14 Report
"The sudden throb of pain" in Lenrie's 'The Panic of Growing Old' signifies the_________
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In the poem, what signify weaknes is "The suden throb of pain ", "legs cribbed" which is the result of old age
Question 15 Report
In literary criticism, a casual reference to a figure or an event is regarded as a/an_______
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In literary criticism, a casual reference to a figure or an event is regarded as an allusion. An allusion is a literary device that refers to a person, event, or work of art in a passing or indirect manner. It assumes that the reader has prior knowledge of the subject being referred to, and the writer can use it to add depth and meaning to their work. Allusions can be used to create a connection between the reader and the text or to provide cultural or historical context. Therefore, an allusion is a type of reference that adds layers of meaning to a literary work.
Question 16 Report
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)
The prevailing activity in the extract is
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What made Lago and Othello to kneel before each other as take a vow on how to revenge against Desdemona was because he has been ignited by Lago.
Question 17 Report
A transferred epithet is popularly known as a/an ........
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A transferred epithet is popularly known as a "hypallage". A hypallage is a figure of speech in which an adjective or a modifier is grammatically associated with a word other than the one it actually modifies, creating an effect of syntactic inversion. In other words, a hypallage is when an adjective or descriptive word is applied to a different noun than the one it grammatically belongs to. For example, in the phrase "a sleepless night", the adjective "sleepless" is transferred from the person who is supposed to be sleepless to the night itself, which is inanimate and cannot literally experience sleeplessness. However, the phrase makes sense because it conveys the idea that the night feels long and restless. Transferred epithets are often used in literature and poetry to create vivid and striking imagery or to convey complex emotions and ideas.
Question 18 Report
'The fair breeze blew
The white foam flew
The furrow followed free
We were the first that ever burst
Into that silent sea.'
The dominant figure of speech in the above passage is
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What makes rhyme scheme the predominant literary figure there is the semblance of sound and patternised movement of the words in the excerpt above.
Question 19 Report
The setting of Shakespeare's Othello is____________
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The setting of William Shakespeare's play "Othello" is Venice and its surrounding territories, including Cyprus. Venice was a major commercial and cultural center in the 16th and 17th centuries, and was known for its wealth, political power, and maritime influence. In the play, Venice is the backdrop for the events that unfold, and provides a backdrop of political and social tensions that shape the characters and their actions. The setting of Venice helps to create a sense of atmosphere and provides context for the play's themes of jealousy, deceit, and racism.
Question 20 Report
The literary term for conflict in literature is_________
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The literary term for conflict in literature is "Agon". Agon refers to the central struggle or conflict between characters, ideas, or forces in a literary work. It is an essential element of the plot that drives the story forward and creates tension and drama. Agon can take many forms, such as a physical battle, a psychological struggle, or a moral dilemma, and it can be between the protagonist and an antagonist, or within the protagonist's own mind or conscience. In summary, Agon is a crucial component of a story that creates conflict, tension, and interest for the reader or audience.
Question 21 Report
A poem of 14 lines is known as__________
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A poem of 14 lines is known as a "sonnet". A sonnet is a type of poem that originated in Italy in the 13th century and became popular in England in the 16th century. It consists of 14 lines and typically follows a strict rhyme scheme and a specific structure. The most common type of sonnet is the "Shakespearean" or "English" sonnet, which is composed of three quatrains (four-line stanzas) and a final couplet (two-line stanza). The rhyme scheme of a Shakespearean sonnet is usually ABAB CDCD EFEF GG, meaning that the first and third lines of each quatrain rhyme with each other, as do the second and fourth lines, and the final couplet rhymes with each other. Sonnet form is often used to express intense or complex emotions, such as love, loss, and mortality. Many of the greatest poets in history have written sonnets, including William Shakespeare, John Donne, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and Pablo Neruda.
Question 22 Report
Aloho begins her harvest of corruption when____________
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It was when Aloho found out she was 3 months pregnant and the chances of abortion were impossible that was when the harvest of corruption started in The novel.
Question 23 Report
... may be said to be a critical subject of concern in Blake's "School Boy"
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The futility of life and time may be said to be a critical subject of concern in Blake's "School Boy". The poem describes the monotonous and oppressive nature of traditional education, which the speaker views as a waste of time and a hindrance to personal growth and creativity. The speaker longs to escape the confines of the classroom and explore the natural world, which he sees as a source of inspiration and freedom. The poem suggests that the educational system stifles the creativity and individuality of students and forces them to conform to society's expectations. The focus of the poem is not on adventurism or academic development, although these themes are indirectly related to the futility of life and time. The poem's central concern is the need for individuals to find meaning and purpose in their lives beyond the confines of traditional institutions and societal norms.
Question 24 Report
... a didactic poem, especially such with animals as characters may be distinctively described as a/an_________
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A didactic poem that features animals as characters may be distinctively described as an apologue. An apologue is a form of allegory that uses animals or inanimate objects to teach a moral or lesson. This type of poem often aims to instruct or guide its readers on how to live a good life or make the right decisions. The animals in an apologue usually represent different human qualities or characteristics, and the events and actions in the poem serve as a metaphor for real-life situations. Therefore, an apologue is an effective tool for teaching morals and values to children and adults alike.
Question 25 Report
A character whose action or qualities serve to heighten those of the hero through contrast is__________
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A character whose action or qualities serve to heighten those of the hero through contrast is called a "foil". A foil is a literary device that is used to highlight and emphasize the qualities and characteristics of the main character by contrasting them with those of another character. The foil character may have similar traits to the main character, but they are often presented in a negative light or with different motivations, values, or beliefs. This contrast helps to bring out the strengths, weaknesses, and complexities of the main character and can enhance the overall meaning and impact of the story.
Question 26 Report
"You can call me a rebel, but I need a job. That's what matters to me." The repercussion of this statement by Aloho is a pointer to the theme ____
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Unemployment could have been the answer, if only Aloho listened to her good friend's against ochuole and Chief, her tragic end could have been avoided. Be reminded that the key word is " repercussion"
Question 27 Report
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The story was told by an outsider who knows the storyline aforetime, It is told from the third person/ Omniscient point of view it was not told by any character in the novel.
Question 28 Report
Lago's hatred for Othello is deep rooted because__________
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Lago's hatred for Othello was born out of the fact that Othello rather appointed Cassio, an inexperienced soldier, as the Lieutenant than himself (Lago). Therefore Othello didn't make him the lieutenant is the correct answer.
Question 29 Report
One of the following is not significant to Morris' "The Proud King"
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" The proud King" is actually a biblical allusion because it an epic poem which is didactic in nature and teaches moral lessons , it is also concern for the sense of good virtue makes as well a parable of some kind.
Question 30 Report
The specie of conflict exemplified in the Native Son is that of_______
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The species of conflict exemplified in "Native Son" is that of man against society. This novel, written by Richard Wright, explores the experiences of a young Black man named Bigger Thomas who lives in poverty and racial segregation in Chicago during the 1930s. The central conflict in the novel is the tension between Bigger and the white-dominated society in which he lives. This conflict is characterized by racism, prejudice, and inequality, and it affects every aspect of Bigger's life, from his relationships to his opportunities and freedoms. The novel ultimately depicts the devastating consequences of this man-against-society conflict and its impact on the lives of those who are oppressed and marginalized by it.
Question 31 Report
In Lenrie's 'The Panic of Growing Older', another significant theme therein is on the___________
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In Lenrie's 'The Panic of Growing Older', another significant theme is the uncertainties of life. The poem describes the speaker's fear and anxiety as he grows older and realizes that life is unpredictable and fleeting. He expresses his regret for not living his life to the fullest and for wasting time on things that don't matter. The poem suggests that life is full of uncertainties, and we can't predict what will happen in the future. The speaker's panic about growing older is a reflection of our universal fear of the unknown and the inevitability of aging and death. Although the poem briefly mentions natural disasters, war, and the relationship between mankind and nature, these are not the primary themes. The poem's central focus is on the uncertainties of life and how we should cherish the present moment and make the most of our time on earth.
Question 32 Report
Blake's 'The School Boy' advocates for____________
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Question 33 Report
Which one of the following does not relate to the tone in Diop's Vanity?
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Africans needs to celebrate their Ancestors and sustain their values because the Birago Diop's attitude was that of condemnation , sarcasm and ridicule.
Question 34 Report
Analogy is the arrangement of two ideas that are_________
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Analogy is the arrangement of two ideas that are similar. An analogy is a comparison between two things that are alike in certain aspects to help explain or clarify a complex or abstract idea. In this comparison, there is usually a relationship between two pairs of words or ideas, where one pair is to the other pair as the first term is to its relationship with the second term. The relationship between the two pairs of words or ideas may be of many types, such as cause and effect, antonyms, synonyms, and so on. Overall, the use of analogy helps people understand complex ideas by relating them to more familiar or understandable concepts.
Question 35 Report
Amma Darko's "Faceless" ended with________
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The novel ended by explaining how Baby T's spirit caused Onko commit suicide while Maami Broni opens all their evil deeds.
Question 36 Report
A significant literary device employed by Morris in 'The Proud King' is that of________
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Nemesis is the significant literary devices here, the poet portrays the importance of moral virtues and humility through the reversal of fortunes of the King.
Question 37 Report
'The dun dun of a drum' is an example of an__________
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'The dun dun of a drum' is an example of an onomatopoeia. Onomatopoeia is a literary device in which a word imitates the sound it represents. In this case, the word "dun dun" imitates the sound of a drum, and therefore, it is an onomatopoeia. Onomatopoeia can be used to create a vivid and sensory experience for the reader, making the writing more engaging and memorable. Therefore, onomatopoeia is a useful tool for writers who want to make their work more expressive and dynamic.
Question 38 Report
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The poet with the usage of powerful imageries and symbols as 'gun' and 'wound' reveals that the subject matter of the poem is that of brutality or horrors of war and not mere conflict therefore brutality is the best answer.
Question 39 Report
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The reason behind God withholding the gift of rest from man is that man can always remember his creator whether as a result of goodness or weariness. This is seen at the third stanza of the poem.
Question 40 Report
A story which explains a natural phenomenon is_______
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Parable is stories concern the issues of right reason and good conscience and have didactic qualities, it is also often seen as an earthly story which has heavenly inclinations.
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