JAMB UTME - Literature In English - 2018

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The writer of a poem is called a poet. A poet is someone who writes poems, which are a form of artistic expression that use language to convey emotion, ideas, or images. Poetry can take many forms, including sonnets, haikus, free verse, and more, and poets use a variety of literary devices such as rhyme, meter, and metaphor to create their works. So, if someone writes a poem, they are generally referred to as a poet.

How can I look at Oyo and say I hate long shiny cars? How can I come to the children and despise international schools? And Koomson comes; and the family sees Jesus Christ in him…

  The feeling conveyed by the speaker above is one of_____________

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A literary work in which the characters and events are used as symbols is known as _________?

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A literary work in which the characters and events are used as symbols is known as an allegory. An allegory is a story or narrative that has a hidden meaning or moral message conveyed through the use of symbols. In an allegory, characters and events represent abstract ideas or concepts, often related to politics, religion, or morality. For example, the novel "Animal Farm" by George Orwell is an allegory in which the animals on a farm overthrow their human owner and attempt to create a society based on equality and freedom. However, the pigs gradually become corrupt and oppressive, representing the rise of Stalinism in the Soviet Union. The animals and events in the story are symbolic of real-life figures and events, allowing the author to criticize political systems and social issues in a veiled and often satirical way. Overall, an allegory is a powerful literary device that can be used to convey complex ideas and messages in a way that is engaging, thought-provoking, and often entertaining.

A fable is a story in which________?

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Fable is a literary genre: a succinct fictional story, in prose or verse, that features animals, legendary creatures, plants, inanimate objects, or forces of nature that are anthropomorphized (given human qualities, such as the ability to speak human language) and that illustrates or leads to a particular moral lesson...

In drama, the protagonist is ________

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In drama, the protagonist is the leading character. The protagonist is the main character in a drama or other work of literature, around whom the story revolves. They are often the character who faces the most significant challenges and undergoes the most significant changes over the course of the story. While the protagonist may be a "nice guy" or a likable character, this is not always the case. Some protagonists may be morally ambiguous, flawed, or even downright unlikable. However, they are still the character with whom the audience is meant to identify and empathize, and whose journey is meant to drive the plot forward. The writer of the drama creates the story and characters, but the protagonist is a specific character within that story. The actor is the performer who portrays the protagonist on stage or screen, but the character they play is the protagonist.

Group of lines are called _____

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A group of lines in poetry is called a "Stanza". A stanza is a unit of a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose, made up of a group of lines often separated by a blank line. Stanzas help to divide a poem into sections and can have a specific structure, such as the number of lines or rhyme scheme.

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The question is based on William’s Shakespeare's OTHELLO

"O heaven; How got she out?
O treason of the blood!
Father; from hence trust not your daughters' minds
By what you see them act. Is there not charms
By which the property of youth and maid-hood
May be abused?


The speaker of the excerpt above is________

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The speaker of the excerpt above is Brabantio. In this passage, Brabantio is expressing his shock and dismay at the news that his daughter, Desdemona, has eloped with Othello. He exclaims, "O heaven; How got she out? O treason of the blood!," expressing his disbelief that his own daughter could have betrayed him in such a way. Brabantio then addresses his fellow fathers, warning them not to trust their daughters based solely on their outward actions. He suggests that there may be charms or tricks that can be used to deceive them and corrupt their "property of youth and maid-hood." Overall, Brabantio's speech highlights the theme of deception and the danger of trusting appearances in the play, as well as the tension between fathers and daughters in Elizabethan society.

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A poem is a poem when it is written in lines and stanzas, any other writing without the division into lines and stanzas is not a poem.

A literacy genre which directly imitates human actions is______?

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The literacy genre that directly imitates human actions is Drama. Drama is a genre of literature that involves the performance of written dialogues and actions by actors on stage or in front of a camera. It usually tells a story through the actions and words of its characters, rather than through the narrator's voice. By imitating human actions, drama brings the story to life and helps the audience to connect with the characters and their experiences. Comedy, prose, and poetry do not necessarily imitate human actions in the same direct way as drama.

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In the theatre, words spoken by a character that are meant to be heard by the audience but not by the other characters on stage is called_________?

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In the theatre, words spoken by a character that are meant to be heard by the audience but not by the other characters on stage is called an "aside." An aside is a dramatic device in which the character speaks directly to the audience, often revealing their thoughts or feelings, providing additional context or commentary, or simply adding humor or drama to the scene. It is different from a soliloquy, which is a longer speech that is delivered by a character alone on stage, and not addressed to any other character or the audience. "Acoustic" refers to sound, and "tone" refers to the quality or character of a sound or voice, but neither term is specific to the theatre or to the definition provided.

The question is based on J.P Clark's WIVES REVOLT.

In their fight, the women settle at Iyara in order to_______?

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In J.P Clark's "Wives Revolt," the women settle at Iyara as a way to prevent reconciliation with their husbands. They did this because they were unhappy with their treatment by their husbands and wanted to take a stand to show that they wouldn't tolerate it any longer. By settling at Iyara, the women were making it clear that they were not going to return to their previous situation and were willing to take action to achieve their goals.

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The question is based on Richard Writer’s Native Son

Bigger kills Mary due to______?

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The element that describes sections of text within a chapter, which are separated and contain dialogue, is Paragraphs. Paragraphs are groups of sentences that focus on a particular topic or idea. They are separated by a line break or an indentation to indicate a new thought or a change in the speaker or the setting. In a novel or a story, paragraphs often contain dialogue, which is the spoken words of the characters in the story. Dialogue can help to advance the plot, reveal character traits, and create tension or conflict between characters. Syncopation refers to a musical rhythm that emphasizes the off-beat, and is not directly related to writing. Free verse is a form of poetry that does not follow traditional rhyme and meter patterns, and does not necessarily contain dialogue. Euphony refers to the pleasant sound of words and is more of a stylistic choice in writing, rather than a structural element like paragraphs.

The question is based on William?s Shakespeare?s OTHELLO

"Soft you; a word or two before you go. I have done the state some service and they knew? No more of

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The line "Tell me not, sweet, I am unkind" illustrates a paradox. A paradox is a statement or situation that contradicts itself or seems to be untrue or impossible. In this case, the speaker is saying "Tell me not (that I am unkind)," which means "Do not tell me that I am not kind," but at the same time, the speaker is acknowledging that they might be unkind. This creates a contradiction or an apparent absurdity that makes the statement paradoxical. Paradoxes are often used in literature, poetry, or philosophy to challenge conventional thinking and to make the reader or listener think more deeply about a subject.

A folk-tale is a__________?

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A folk-tale is a work of fiction. A folk-tale is a traditional story that has been passed down orally from generation to generation. It typically features fantastical or magical elements, and often serves to teach a moral lesson or explain natural phenomena. Folk-tales may include characters such as talking animals, brave heroes, and wicked villains, and they may be set in imaginary or real locations. While some folk-tales may be based on historical events or contain elements of truth, they are not biographies or true accounts of specific individuals or events. Rather, they are fictional stories that have been shaped and adapted over time by the cultures and communities that tell them.

Drama is the representation of a complete series of actions by means of _________

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Drama is the representation of a complete series of actions through the use of speech, movement, and gesture. This can be performed on stage, screen, and radio. In drama, actors use their bodies, voices, and movements to bring the story to life and convey the emotions and actions of the characters they are portraying. Drama can be performed in a variety of settings, but regardless of the medium, it always involves the use of speech, movement, and gesture to tell a story.

The question is based on Richard Writer’s NATIVE SON

Mr Datton is of the opinion that Negroes are happier when they are

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In "Native Son", Mr. Dalton earned a fortune in real estate. Although he profits from charging high rents to poor black tenants—including Bigger’s family—on Chicago’s South Side, he nonetheless claims to be a generous philanthropist and supporter of black Americans. Mr. Dalton is a major player in the production of the “whiteness” that terrifies, oppresses, and enrages Bigger. Despite Bigger’s criminal record, Mr. Dalton gives him a job because he thinks that blacks deserve a chance. Nonetheless, there is condescension in Mr. Dalton’s manner and charity. He simultaneously profits from keeping blacks like Bigger’s family in terrible housing, and expresses alleged benevolence by giving Bigger a menial job.

"The drum overwhelmed the guns..." J.P Stark: "Casualties"

The poet in the excerpt above uses

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Onomatopoeia is defined as a word which imitates the natural sounds of a thing. It creates a sound effect that mimics the thing described, making the description more expressive and interesting.

A literary device in which parts of a sentence are grammatically the same, or are similar in construction Is known as__________

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A literary device in which parts of a sentence are grammatically the same, or are similar in construction is known as "Parallelism". Parallelism is the repetition of a grammatical structure in a sentence to create balance and emphasis. It is used to add clarity and emphasis to a sentence and make it more memorable.

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An antagonist is the character in a story that is against or opposes the protagonist

The question is based on J.P Clark's WIVES REVOLT.

"Great Orators in the assembly, and poor nannies at home." Those being ridiculed here are the_________?

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The correct answer is "soliloquy". A soliloquy is a literary device used in a play where a character speaks their thoughts aloud, as if talking to themselves, without any other characters present or listening. It is often used to reveal the innermost thoughts and emotions of the character, and can provide insight into their motivations and actions. Soliloquies are typically delivered by one character alone on stage, and can be either serious or comedic in tone. Shakespeare is famous for using soliloquies in his plays, such as Hamlet's "To be or not to be" speech.

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This element shows how sections are separated into parts with numbers and titles is called "Chapters". Chapters are sections within a book or document that are separated and labeled with numbers and titles to organize the content and make it easier to navigate.

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Cast is the list of all characters in a drama

The question is based on Bayo Adebowale's LONELY DAYS

Yaremi's only son is______?

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Yaremi's only son is Alani.

A “sub-chapter” in a piece of drama is a______________

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A "sub-chapter" in a piece of drama is called a "scene." A scene is a section of a play that takes place in a specific location and time, and involves a particular set of characters. Think of it like a short chapter within a larger story. Scenes can be used to advance the plot, develop characters, or provide exposition to the audience. Within an act, there can be multiple scenes that help to structure the play and keep the story moving forward.

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A poet‘s use of regular rhythm is known as _______?

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A poet's use of regular rhythm is known as "metre." Metre refers to the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of poetry. This pattern creates a rhythmic beat that helps to create a particular mood or feeling in the reader. For example, a poem with a regular and steady metre might create a sense of stability or order, while a poem with an irregular or unpredictable metre might create a sense of chaos or confusion. Metre is one of the key elements of poetry and is often used in conjunction with other poetic devices, such as rhyme, to create a memorable and powerful piece of writing.

Use the following excerpt to answer the question.

"I wonder how long, you awful parasites,
Shall share with me this little bed.
And awake me. from my sweet dreams be lost,
Sucking blood from my poor head...
Mbure: "To Bed-Bug"

The most dominant figure of speech in the excerpt is________

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The most dominant figure of speech in the excerpt is personification. Personification is a figure of speech in which non-human things are given human qualities or characteristics. In the excerpt, the bed bugs are referred to as "awful parasites" and are accused of "sharing" the bed with the speaker, "awakening" them from their sleep, and "sucking" blood from their head. These actions are all human qualities that are attributed to the bed bugs, which are non-human. This creates a sense of empathy between the speaker and the bed bugs, and also serves to emphasize the speaker's annoyance and frustration with the bed bugs. The other options - metaphor, simile, and hyperbole - do not accurately describe the dominant figure of speech in the excerpt.

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The climax (turning point) of a narrative work is its point of highest tension between the protagonist and the antagonist in a drama

The juxtaposition of two contrasting ideas in a line of poetry is_________?

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The word that describes the juxtaposition of two contrasting ideas in a line of poetry is "oxymoron." An oxymoron is a figure of speech in which two opposite or contradictory ideas are combined to create a new meaning. For example, the phrase "jumbo shrimp" combines the words "jumbo," which means large, and "shrimp," which means small, to create a paradoxical or ironic effect. In poetry, oxymorons can be used to create a sense of tension or to highlight the complexity of a situation or emotion. The other options - "euphemism," "synecdoche," and "catharsis" - do not accurately describe this literary technique.

The question is based on Richard Writer’s Native Son

Weekly, Bigger is to be paid_________?

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Which element of drama tells the actor what to do?

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The element of drama that tells the actor what to do is the "stage directions." Stage directions are written instructions in a script that describe the physical actions, movements, and expressions of the characters, as well as the placement of props and set pieces on the stage. These instructions are usually indicated in italics or enclosed in brackets and are intended to guide the actors, director, and other production team members on how to bring the play to life. For example, a stage direction might indicate that a character should enter from stage left, pick up a pen from the desk, and begin writing a letter while pacing back and forth. Actors use these stage directions as a roadmap to bring their characters to life, and to help create a cohesive and believable performance for the audience.

The question is based on William’s Shakespeare’s OTHELLO

ill-starred wench: Pale as thy smoke; When we shall meet at compt" 
The device used in the line above is__________

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A simile is a figure of speech that makes a comparison, showing similarities between two different things. Unlike a metaphor, a simile draws resemblance with the help of the words “like” or “as.” This means that it is a direct comparison.