WAEC SSCE - Literature In English - 2015…

Tambaya 1 Rahoto

A metrical foot in which a stressed syllable is followed by an unstressed syllable is

iambic

spondaic

trochaic

dactylic

Poetry

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 2 Rahoto

Read the extract and answer the uestion

Ariel: All hail, great master! Grave sir, hali ! I come
To answer the best pleasure; be't to fly,
To swim, to dive into the fire, to ride
On the curled clouds, to thy strong bidding task
Ariel and all his quality.
(Act I Scene Two, lines 189 - 193)

Ariel has 'come' because

he has been invited by Prospero

he wants to make a request

he desires a meeting

flying is no problem to him

Bayanin Amsa

Ariel has come because he has been summoned by Prospero. In the opening lines of the extract, Ariel greets Prospero and declares that he is there to fulfill whatever task Prospero desires, whether it be to fly, swim, dive into fire, or ride on the clouds. This suggests that Ariel is under Prospero's command and has come in response to his summons. Therefore, the correct option is that he has been invited by Prospero.

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 3 Rahoto

A speech in a play in which a character speaks his or her thoughts alone is

a monologue

an aside

an epilogue

a soliloquy

Bayanin Amsa

A speech in a play in which a character speaks his or her thoughts alone is called a soliloquy. In a soliloquy, the character speaks directly to the audience, revealing their innermost thoughts and feelings. It is different from an aside, where the character speaks directly to another character on stage, but is not meant to be heard by the other characters. Soliloquies are commonly used in plays to provide insight into a character's motivations, fears, and desires, and can be powerful tools for character development and storytelling.

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Drama (JAMB)

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Poetry (JAMB)

Karanta bayanin darasi akan General Literary Principles (JAMB)

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Prose (JAMB)

Drama

Poetry

General Literary Principles

Prose

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 4 Rahoto

Answer all the questions in this section

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: The Tempest

Read the extract and anser the question.

Silence ! One word more
Shall make me chide thee, if not hate thee. What!
An advocate for an impostor! Hush!
(Act 1,Scene Two, lines 478 - 480)

The ''advocate'' and the ''impostor'' are

conspirators

suspicious of each other

enemies

attracted to each other

Drama

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 5 Rahoto

Read the extract and answer the question

You cram these words into mine ears against
The stomach of my sense. Would I had never
Married my daughter there! For, coming thence,
My son is lost, and, in my rate, she too,
(Act II, Scene One, lines 99 - 102)

Where did the wee\dding take place?

Algiers

Milan

Tunis

Naples

Drama

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 6 Rahoto

Read the poem and answer the question

Proud mothers of the coming age,
'Tis good to find you now engage
Your minds and time your lives to raise
Above the level of bygone days.

'Tis good to see you play your part
With spirit and undaunted heart,
It gives young Afric's throbbing soul
A glimpse of a bright and glorious goals.

God bless you, mothers of our race,
God cause to shine on you His face;
And give you strength and all you crave
To bring forth sons and daughters brave

The literary device used in line 7 is

conceit

personification

hyperbole

pathos

Poetry

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 7 Rahoto

Read the extract and answer the question

X: We two, my lord.
Will guard your person while you take take your rest,
And watch your safety.

Y: Thank you - Wondrous heavy .
(Act II, Scene One, lines 184 - 187)

X and Y are

Antonio and Alonso

Sebastian and Alonso

Antonio and Gonzalo

Sebastian and Gonzalo

Drama

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 8 Rahoto

Read the extract and answer the question

You cram these words into mine ears against
The stomach of my sense. Would I had never
Married my daughter there! For, coming thence,
My son is lost, and, in my rate, she too,
(Act II, Scene One, lines 99 - 102)

''These words'' refer to

the shipwreck

the son's disappearance

the daughter's wedding

Prospero's magic

Bayanin Amsa

"These words" refer to the information that Gonzalo has just shared with Alonso about how Naples is prospering and how Sebastian and Antonio's attempt to kill Alonso and Gonzalo failed. The speaker is expressing his regret for allowing his daughter to marry into a family with people who would attempt such treachery. Therefore, the correct option is 'the daughter's wedding'.

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Karanta bayanin darasi akan Prose (JAMB)

Drama

Prose

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 9 Rahoto

Read the poem and answer the question

Proud mothers of the coming age,
'Tis good to find you now engage
Your minds and time your lives to raise
Above the level of bygone days.

'Tis good to see you play your part
With spirit and undaunted heart,
It gives young Afric's throbbing soul
A glimpse of a bright and glorious goals.

God bless you, mothers of our race,
God cause to shine on you His face;
And give you strength and all you crave
To bring forth sons and daughters brave

The rhyme scheme is

aabb ccdd eeff

abab abab aabb

abca abbc abab

abba abca abab

Poetry

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 10 Rahoto

Read the extract and answer the uestion

Ariel: All hail, great master! Grave sir, hali ! I come
To answer the best pleasure; be't to fly,
To swim, to dive into the fire, to ride
On the curled clouds, to thy strong bidding task
Ariel and all his quality.
(Act I Scene Two, lines 189 - 193)

'Ariel and all his quality' means Ariel and

all at his command

the quality of a spirit

his band of spirit

an ability to cause mischief

Poetry

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 11 Rahoto

Read the extract and answer the question

You cram these words into mine ears against
The stomach of my sense. Would I had never
Married my daughter there! For, coming thence,
My son is lost, and, in my rate, she too,
(Act II, Scene One, lines 99 - 102)

''.......in my rate'' means

I'm very certain

so far as I can see

there's no doubt

as it appears

Drama

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 12 Rahoto

Read the stanza and the question
Pan, O great Pan, to thee
Thus do we sing!
Thou who keep'st chaste and free
As the young spring:
Ever be thy honour spake
From that place the more is broke
To the place day doth unyoke

The stanza is an example of

appellation

apostrophe

euphemism

elegy

Bayanin Amsa

The stanza is an example of an apostrophe. Apostrophe is a figure of speech in which the speaker directly addresses an absent or imaginary person, an abstract idea, or an inanimate object. In this stanza, the speaker directly addresses Pan, the Greek god of shepherds and nature, and praises his virtues. The use of the phrase "O great Pan" and the direct address "to thee" are clear examples of apostrophe.

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Poetry (JAMB)

Poetry

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 13 Rahoto

........... Is the location of the action of the plot

Setting

Narrative technique

Point of view

Characterization

Bayanin Amsa

Setting is the location of the action of the plot. It refers to the time and place where the story takes place. The setting can include physical, social, cultural, and historical context that influence the plot and characters. It is an important element of storytelling that helps to create a vivid and realistic world for the reader or audience. The setting can also create a particular mood or atmosphere that contributes to the overall effect of the story.

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Prose (JAMB)

Prose

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 14 Rahoto

'Let me not love thee if I love thee not' illustrates

metaphor

proverb

paradox

meiosis

Bayanin Amsa

The phrase 'Let me not love thee if I love thee not' illustrates a paradox. A paradox is a statement or situation that appears to be contradictory or absurd, but in reality, it may be true. In this phrase, the speaker is saying that they cannot love the person if they do not love them. It seems contradictory because loving someone is an action that is not within the control of the individual, but the speaker is making it conditional upon their will. Hence, it is an example of a paradoxical statement.

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Poetry (JAMB)

Poetry

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 15 Rahoto

Read the poem and answer the question

Proud mothers of the coming age,
'Tis good to find you now engage
Your minds and time your lives to raise
Above the level of bygone days.

'Tis good to see you play your part
With spirit and undaunted heart,
It gives young Afric's throbbing soul
A glimpse of a bright and glorious goals.

God bless you, mothers of our race,
God cause to shine on you His face;
And give you strength and all you crave
To bring forth sons and daughters brave

The theme of the poem is

the love of mother

invoking the spirit of womanhood

admiration for women's hard work

the suffering of women

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 16 Rahoto

Read the stanza and the question
Pan, O great Pan, to thee
Thus do we sing!
Thou who keep'st chaste and free
As the young spring:
Ever be thy honour spake
From that place the more is broke
To the place day doth unyoke

Pan is used here as

an allusion

symbol

irony

metonymy

Bayanin Amsa

Pan is used here as a symbol. In this stanza, Pan is being referred to as a symbol of purity, freedom and youthfulness. The speaker is calling on Pan, the Greek god of the wild, to whom this stanza is addressed, to maintain his purity and freedom. The use of Pan as a symbol helps to convey the message of the stanza in a more poetic and evocative way, rather than simply stating it directly.

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Poetry (JAMB)

Poetry

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 17 Rahoto

Answer all the questions in this section

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: The Tempest

Read the extract and anser the question.

Silence ! One word more
Shall make me chide thee, if not hate thee. What!
An advocate for an impostor! Hush!
(Act 1,Scene Two, lines 478 - 480)

The Speaker is

Gonzalo

Antonio

Prospero

Alonso

Drama

General Literary Principles

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 18 Rahoto

Read the extract and answer the question

X: We two, my lord.
Will guard your person while you take take your rest,
And watch your safety.

Y: Thank you - Wondrous heavy .
(Act II, Scene One, lines 184 - 187)

The ''two'' later plot to_______

kill all the other characters

escape from the island

kill Prospero and Miranda

kill Alonso and Gonzalo

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 19 Rahoto

Answer all the questions in this section

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: The Tempest

Read the extract and anser the question.

Silence ! One word more
Shall make me chide thee, if not hate thee. What!
An advocate for an impostor! Hush!
(Act 1,Scene Two, lines 478 - 480)

The speaker's utterance betrays his

anger

pretence

hatred

sorrow

Drama

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 20 Rahoto

Read the extract and answer the uestion

Ariel: All hail, great master! Grave sir, hali ! I come
To answer the best pleasure; be't to fly,
To swim, to dive into the fire, to ride
On the curled clouds, to thy strong bidding task
Ariel and all his quality.
(Act I Scene Two, lines 189 - 193)

Soon after, Ariel

flies off to do his duty

recounts the confusion on board the ship

kneels down to worship Prospero

calls Ceres and another spirit

Bayanin Amsa

Based on the given extract, soon after Ariel offers to do Prospero's bidding, he will fly off to do his duty.

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Poetry (JAMB)

Poetry

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 21 Rahoto

In literature, repetition is used essentially for

rhyme

suspense

allusion

emphasis

Bayanin Amsa

Repetition is used in literature for emphasis. It is a literary device that involves repeating a word or phrase multiple times to create a sense of importance or to draw attention to a particular idea or theme. Repetition can also be used to create a specific rhythm or pattern in a text. By repeating certain words or phrases, the writer can make them more memorable and powerful, and can reinforce the overall message of the text. Overall, repetition can be a powerful tool for writers to emphasize key points and ideas, and to engage and impact their readers.

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Poetry (JAMB)

Karanta bayanin darasi akan General Literary Principles (JAMB)

Poetry

General Literary Principles

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 22 Rahoto

Read the extract and answer the uestion

Ariel: All hail, great master! Grave sir, hali ! I come
To answer the best pleasure; be't to fly,
To swim, to dive into the fire, to ride
On the curled clouds, to thy strong bidding task
Ariel and all his quality.
(Act I Scene Two, lines 189 - 193)

Prospero has actually

raised a storm at sea

punished Miranda

dismissed Ferdinand

commanded Ariel to disappear

Drama

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 23 Rahoto

The pattern of a poem without reference to its content is referred to as the

limerick

metre

free verse

form

Bayanin Amsa

The pattern of a poem without reference to its content is referred to as the form. This refers to the structure and layout of a poem, including elements such as rhyme scheme, stanza length, line length, and overall organization. The form of a poem can greatly impact its overall effect and meaning, and is an important consideration for poets as they craft their work. While the content of a poem may be the most immediate and obvious aspect, the form is an underlying framework that gives the poem shape and structure.

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Poetry (JAMB)

Poetry

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 24 Rahoto

Read the extract and answer the question

X: We two, my lord.
Will guard your person while you take take your rest,
And watch your safety.

Y: Thank you - Wondrous heavy .
(Act II, Scene One, lines 184 - 187)

What has happened to all the other characters in the scene?

They have been made deaf and dumb

Ariel has put them all to sleep

They have been sent away

Prospero has put them to sleep

Drama

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 25 Rahoto

In drama, the ............. creates humour

hero

clown

villain

chorus

Bayanin Amsa

The correct answer is "clown". In drama, the clown is a character who is used to create humour. They often use physical comedy, witty remarks, and absurd behaviour to make the audience laugh. The clown is typically a supporting character and is often portrayed as a bumbling fool who provides a contrast to the more serious characters in the play. Their role is to provide comic relief, to lighten the mood, and to break the tension in the play. They can also serve as a commentator on the action, providing a different perspective on the events that are unfolding. Overall, the clown is an essential part of many plays and is an important tool for creating humour and entertainment.

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Drama (JAMB)

Drama

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 26 Rahoto

Read the poem and answer the question

Proud mothers of the coming age,
'Tis good to find you now engage
Your minds and time your lives to raise
Above the level of bygone days.

'Tis good to see you play your part
With spirit and undaunted heart,
It gives young Afric's throbbing soul
A glimpse of a bright and glorious goals.

God bless you, mothers of our race,
God cause to shine on you His face;
And give you strength and all you crave
To bring forth sons and daughters brave

The poet's tone is one of

sadness

joy

condemnation

sarcasm

Bayanin Amsa

The poet's tone is one of joy. The poem praises and encourages the mothers of the coming age, commending them for their efforts in raising their minds and lives above the past, and inspiring the younger generation with hope for a brighter future. The tone is positive, uplifting, and grateful, as seen in the lines "God bless you, mothers of our race" and "God cause to shine on you His face." There is no sense of sadness, condemnation, or sarcasm in the tone of the poem.

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Poetry (JAMB)

Poetry

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 27 Rahoto

Read the extract and answer the uestion

Ariel: All hail, great master! Grave sir, hali ! I come
To answer the best pleasure; be't to fly,
To swim, to dive into the fire, to ride
On the curled clouds, to thy strong bidding task
Ariel and all his quality.
(Act I Scene Two, lines 189 - 193)

Before Ariel's entry

Ferdinand has brought in some wood

Prospero had put Miranda to sleep

Caliban had been sweaing at prospero

Trinculo had discovered Caliban's cloak

“Raider Of The Treasure Trove” By Lade Wosornu

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 28 Rahoto

Answer all the questions in this section

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: The Tempest

Read the extract and anser the question.

Silence ! One word more
Shall make me chide thee, if not hate thee. What!
An advocate for an impostor! Hush!
(Act 1,Scene Two, lines 478 - 480)

The addressee is

Ariel

Ferdinand

Caliban

Miranda

Drama

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 29 Rahoto

Read the extract and answer the question

X: We two, my lord.
Will guard your person while you take take your rest,
And watch your safety.

Y: Thank you - Wondrous heavy .
(Act II, Scene One, lines 184 - 187)

The situation in the extract is highly

satirical

prophetic

ironical

comical

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 30 Rahoto

UNSEEN PROSE AND POETRY

Read the passage and the question

A modest two-room hut built of mud and roofed with straw graciously sheltered the Mensahs. One of the rooms advertised itself as a living room. The kind earthenware pot willingly kept company with four ever-smilling stools. The pot eternally contained cool water for guests. The second room was a warm-hearted bedroom without a bed. The poor pair had to sleep on bare straw mats on the polished dirt floor Some overwashed rags deputised for blankets and sheets and pillows. Two strong dry logs, facing each other like bitter rivals burned themselve out at night, not merly to keep the couple warm but mainly to ward off hungry mosquitoes and other hostile pests.
There was no door to ward off the cold night air. Some rude devices, however, were contrived to keep the room quite safe from prying eyes and curious domestic animals. Would any thief be ever tempted to peep into such a rude room of such a poor pair?

The rhetorical question that ends the passage stresses the

wickedness of thieves

poverty of the couple

security of the hut

filthiness of the surrounding

Prose

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 31 Rahoto

Read the poem and answer the question

Proud mothers of the coming age,
'Tis good to find you now engage
Your minds and time your lives to raise
Above the level of bygone days.

'Tis good to see you play your part
With spirit and undaunted heart,
It gives young Afric's throbbing soul
A glimpse of a bright and glorious goals.

God bless you, mothers of our race,
God cause to shine on you His face;
And give you strength and all you crave
To bring forth sons and daughters brave

'To bring forth sons and daughters brave'' illustrates

paradox

zeugma

inversion

epigram

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 32 Rahoto

Use the line to answer the questions.
'Our leaders will not compromise freedom
Nor will our heads give up liberty.'

The lines illustrate

soliloquy

parallelism

dialogue

contrast

Bayanin Amsa

The lines illustrate parallelism. Parallelism is the use of components in a sentence that are grammatically the same or similar in their construction, sound, or meaning. In this case, the parallel structure is used to emphasize the idea of freedom and liberty, highlighting that neither one will be compromised.

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Karanta bayanin darasi akan Prose (JAMB)

Poetry

Prose

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 33 Rahoto

UNSEEN PROSE AND POETRY

Read the passage and the question

A modest two-room hut built of mud and roofed with straw graciously sheltered the Mensahs. One of the rooms advertised itself as a living room. The kind earthenware pot willingly kept company with four ever-smilling stools. The pot eternally contained cool water for guests. The second room was a warm-hearted bedroom without a bed. The poor pair had to sleep on bare straw mats on the polished dirt floor Some overwashed rags deputised for blankets and sheets and pillows. Two strong dry logs, facing each other like bitter rivals burned themselve out at night, not merly to keep the couple warm but mainly to ward off hungry mosquitoes and other hostile pests.
There was no door to ward off the cold night air. Some rude devices, however, were contrived to keep the room quite safe from prying eyes and curious domestic animals. Would any thief be ever tempted to peep into such a rude room of such a poor pair?

The expression 'such a rude room of such a poor pair' illustrates

onomatopoeia

pun

rhyme

alliteration

Prose

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 34 Rahoto

A story in which characters or actions represent abstract ideas or moral qualities is

an epic

a legend

an allegory

a satire

Bayanin Amsa

An allegory is a story in which characters or actions represent abstract ideas or moral qualities. In an allegory, the author intends to convey a symbolic meaning through the characters, events, and actions in the story. The characters may represent moral qualities such as greed, envy, or kindness, and their actions may depict universal concepts like love, justice, or truth. Through an allegory, the author aims to teach a lesson or communicate a message to the reader in an indirect and engaging way.

Karanta bayanin darasi akan General Literary Principles (JAMB)

General Literary Principles

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 35 Rahoto

Read the stanza and the question
Pan, O great Pan, to thee
Thus do we sing!
Thou who keep'st chaste and free
As the young spring:
Ever be thy honour spake
From that place the more is broke
To the place day doth unyoke

The rhyme scheme of the stanza is

abcabcc

ababcdd

babacc

bcbccaa

Bayanin Amsa

The rhyme scheme of the stanza is "ababcdd". The first and second lines rhyme with each other with the "ee" sound (sing/spring), while the third and fifth lines end with the "oke" sound (spake/broke/unyoke). The fourth and sixth lines do not rhyme with any of the other lines. Therefore, the pattern of the rhyme scheme in the stanza is ABABCDD.

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Poetry (JAMB)

Poetry

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 36 Rahoto

...........is a literary device used to express unpleasant in a more acceptable manner

Epilogue

Epigram

Euphemism

Eulogy

Bayanin Amsa

A euphemism is a literary device used to express unpleasant things or ideas in a more acceptable or pleasant manner. It is often used to avoid causing offense or discomfort to the listener or reader. For example, instead of saying "he died," a euphemism like "he passed away" may be used.

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Prose (JAMB)

Prose

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 37 Rahoto

Read the extract and answer the question

X: We two, my lord.
Will guard your person while you take take your rest,
And watch your safety.

Y: Thank you - Wondrous heavy .
(Act II, Scene One, lines 184 - 187)

X and Y are

Antonio and Alonso

Sebastian and Alonso

Antonio and Gonzalo

Sebastian and Gonzalo

General Literary Principles

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 38 Rahoto

UNSEEN PROSE AND POETRY

Read the passage and the question

A modest two-room hut built of mud and roofed with straw graciously sheltered the Mensahs. One of the rooms advertised itself as a living room. The kind earthenware pot willingly kept company with four ever-smilling stools. The pot eternally contained cool water for guests. The second room was a warm-hearted bedroom without a bed. The poor pair had to sleep on bare straw mats on the polished dirt floor Some overwashed rags deputised for blankets and sheets and pillows. Two strong dry logs, facing each other like bitter rivals burned themselve out at night, not merly to keep the couple warm but mainly to ward off hungry mosquitoes and other hostile pests.
There was no door to ward off the cold night air. Some rude devices, however, were contrived to keep the room quite safe from prying eyes and curious domestic animals. Would any thief be ever tempted to peep into such a rude room of such a poor pair?

The setting is

dawn

sunset

midday

night

Bayanin Amsa

The setting in the passage is night. It is described as a cold night and the absence of a door and the contrivances to keep the room safe from prying eyes and curious domestic animals imply that it is a time when people are asleep and there is a need for privacy and security.

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Prose (JAMB)

Prose

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 39 Rahoto

Read the extract and answer the question

You cram these words into mine ears against
The stomach of my sense. Would I had never
Married my daughter there! For, coming thence,
My son is lost, and, in my rate, she too,
(Act II, Scene One, lines 99 - 102)

The setting is

outside Prospero's cell

on a ship

in front of Prospero's cell

another part of the island

Bayanin Amsa

Based on the given extract, the setting is on a ship. This is indicated by the phrase "coming thence," which implies that the speaker and his daughter were on a journey by ship. Additionally, the mention of the speaker's son being lost suggests that something untoward happened during their voyage, further indicating that the scene takes place on a ship.

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Drama (JAMB)

Drama

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 40 Rahoto

The performers in a play constitute the

chorus

characters

audience

east

Drama

Prose

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 41 Rahoto

Answer all the questions in this section

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: The Tempest

Read the extract and anser the question.

Silence ! One word more
Shall make me chide thee, if not hate thee. What!
An advocate for an impostor! Hush!
(Act 1,Scene Two, lines 478 - 480)

The ''impostor'' is

Sebastian

Antonio

Ferdinand

Alonso

Drama

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 42 Rahoto

The use of imagery in prose or verse

appeals to the senses

develops the plot

creates confusion

obscures meaning

Bayanin Amsa

The use of imagery in prose or verse appeals to the senses. Imagery is a literary technique used to create vivid descriptions and sensory experiences by using words that appeal to our senses of sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. It helps to create a more immersive and engaging experience for the reader or listener. The use of imagery can also convey emotions and mood, set the tone, and create atmosphere. By using imagery, writers can make their writing more memorable and impactful.

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Poetry

Prose

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 43 Rahoto

A dirge is a poem sung

to send a child to sleep

to make workers happy

at a birthday party

at a funeral

Bayanin Amsa

A dirge is a poem sung at a funeral. It is a mournful and melancholic song or poem that is usually performed at funerals to express grief, sorrow and mourning for the dead. The purpose of a dirge is to provide comfort and solace to the bereaved and to honor and pay respect to the deceased. Therefore, a dirge is not sung to send a child to sleep, to make workers happy, or at a birthday party.

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Poetry (JAMB)

Poetry

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 44 Rahoto

A ballad is essentially a ........... poem

descriptive

dramatic

pastoral

narrative

Bayanin Amsa

A ballad is essentially a narrative poem. It tells a story, often in a simple and direct way, and often focuses on a single dramatic event. Ballads are often associated with folk traditions and were originally meant to be sung or recited aloud. The narrative structure of a ballad makes it well-suited to storytelling, and it often features a strong sense of plot and character development. While ballads can be descriptive and include elements of drama or pastoral settings, at their core, they are primarily focused on telling a story through verse.

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Poetry (JAMB)

Poetry

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 45 Rahoto

UNSEEN PROSE AND POETRY

Read the passage and the question

A modest two-room hut built of mud and roofed with straw graciously sheltered the Mensahs. One of the rooms advertised itself as a living room. The kind earthenware pot willingly kept company with four ever-smilling stools. The pot eternally contained cool water for guests. The second room was a warm-hearted bedroom without a bed. The poor pair had to sleep on bare straw mats on the polished dirt floor Some overwashed rags deputised for blankets and sheets and pillows. Two strong dry logs, facing each other like bitter rivals burned themselve out at night, not merly to keep the couple warm but mainly to ward off hungry mosquitoes and other hostile pests.
There was no door to ward off the cold night air. Some rude devices, however, were contrived to keep the room quite safe from prying eyes and curious domestic animals. Would any thief be ever tempted to peep into such a rude room of such a poor pair?

The write's attitude to the couple is one of

resignation

indifference

patronage

praise

Prose

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Tambaya 46 Rahoto

'heads' in the second line is an example of

synecdoche

inversion

epithet

conceit

Bayanin Amsa

The word "heads" in the second line is an example of synecdoche. Synecdoche is a figure of speech in which a part of something is used to represent the whole or vice versa. In this case, "heads" represents the people who have authority or power over the speaker. It's a part of the whole person that is being used to refer to the entire group of people.

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Poetry (JAMB)

Poetry

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 47 Rahoto

Answer all the questions in this section

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: The Tempest

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Silence ! One word more
Shall make me chide thee, if not hate thee. What!
An advocate for an impostor! Hush!
(Act 1,Scene Two, lines 478 - 480)

The Speaker is

Gonzalo

Antonio

Prospero

Alonso

Drama

Poetry

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 48 Rahoto

Read the extract and answer the question

You cram these words into mine ears against
The stomach of my sense. Would I had never
Married my daughter there! For, coming thence,
My son is lost, and, in my rate, she too,
(Act II, Scene One, lines 99 - 102)

The speaker is

Gonzalo

Antonio

Sebastian

Alonso

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 49 Rahoto

UNSEEN PROSE AND POETRY

Read the passage and the question

A modest two-room hut built of mud and roofed with straw graciously sheltered the Mensahs. One of the rooms advertised itself as a living room. The kind earthenware pot willingly kept company with four ever-smilling stools. The pot eternally contained cool water for guests. The second room was a warm-hearted bedroom without a bed. The poor pair had to sleep on bare straw mats on the polished dirt floor Some overwashed rags deputised for blankets and sheets and pillows. Two strong dry logs, facing each other like bitter rivals burned themselve out at night, not merly to keep the couple warm but mainly to ward off hungry mosquitoes and other hostile pests.
There was no door to ward off the cold night air. Some rude devices, however, were contrived to keep the room quite safe from prying eyes and curious domestic animals. Would any thief be ever tempted to peep into such a rude room of such a poor pair?

The dominant literary device used in the passage is

litotes

personification

simle

paradox

Poetry

Prose

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 50 Rahoto

Read the extract and answer the question

X: We two, my lord.
Will guard your person while you take take your rest,
And watch your safety.

Y: Thank you - Wondrous heavy .
(Act II, Scene One, lines 184 - 187)

''we two'' are

Antonio and Adrian

Sebastian and Adrian

Sebastian and Franciso

Antonio and Sebastian

Bayanin Amsa

The speakers "we two" in the given lines are Sebastian and Antonio. They are offering to guard the sleeping Alonso's person and watch over his safety.

Duba Amsa

Tambaya 51 Rahoto

The first four lines of the Shakespearian sonnet rhyme

abcd

abba

abab

cdcd

Bayanin Amsa

The first four lines of the Shakespearian sonnet rhyme in the pattern "abab". This means that the first and third lines rhyme with each other, and the second and fourth lines rhyme with each other.

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Karanta bayanin darasi akan General Literary Principles (JAMB)

Poetry

General Literary Principles

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Tambaya 52 Rahoto

Use the line to answer the questions.
'Our leaders will not compromise freedom
Nor will our heads give up liberty.'

A character that develops in the course of a novel or play is described as

flat

antagonist

round

protagonist

Bayanin Amsa

A character that develops in the course of a novel or play is described as a "round" character. This is because the character undergoes significant development and change throughout the story, becoming more complex and multi-dimensional as a result. In contrast, a "flat" character is one that remains relatively unchanged and one-dimensional throughout the story, without undergoing significant development or growth. The line given in the question does not provide enough information to identify a specific round or flat character.

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Drama (JAMB)

Karanta bayanin darasi akan Prose (JAMB)

Drama

Prose

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