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Ajụjụ 1 Ripọtì
In drama, the protagonist is ________
Akọwa Nkọwa
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.
Ajụjụ 2 Ripọtì
The question is based on William’s Shakespeare’s OTHELLO
Brabantio is opposed to the relationship between Othello and Desdemona because_________
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Ajụjụ 3 Ripọtì
Tell me not, sweet, I am unkind" illustrates_________
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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.
Ajụjụ 4 Ripọtì
The question is based on Richard Writer’s NATIVE SON
Mr Datton is of the opinion that Negroes are happier when they are
Akọwa Nkọwa
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.
Ajụjụ 5 Ripọtì
"Peter's pretty partner paid the bills" is an example of___________?
Akọwa Nkọwa
"Peter's pretty partner paid the bills" is an example of alliteration. Alliteration is a literary device where words in a phrase or sentence repeat the same sound, usually the first sound, creating a musical or rhythmic effect. In the phrase "Peter's pretty partner paid the bills," the repeated "p" sound is an example of alliteration.
Ajụjụ 6 Ripọtì
The question is based on Bayo Adebowale's LONELY DAYS
In the novel, bage cape signifies everlasting ________?
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Ajụjụ 7 Ripọtì
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.
Ajụjụ 8 Ripọtì
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________
Akọwa Nkọwa
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.
Ajụjụ 9 Ripọtì
The question is based on George Orwell's NINETEEN EIGHTY-FOUR.
Room 101 symbolises a place of________???
Akọwa Nkọwa
In George Orwell's novel "Nineteen Eighty-Four," Room 101 symbolizes a place of "torture." It is a place in the Ministry of Love where prisoners are taken and subjected to their worst fears and phobias. The purpose of Room 101 is to break a person's spirit and make them betray their deepest-held beliefs and loyalties. The protagonist of the novel, Winston Smith, is taken to Room 101 and subjected to the most excruciating pain and terror he can imagine. The idea is that once a person has been broken in Room 101, they become completely subservient to the Party and are willing to do whatever it takes to avoid being sent back there. Overall, Room 101 symbolizes the ultimate power of the Party and the extent to which it is willing to go to maintain control over its citizens. It represents the darkest and most terrifying aspects of the totalitarian regime that Orwell warns against in his novel.
Ajụjụ 11 Ripọtì
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 poet persona expresses dismay about________
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Ajụjụ 12 Ripọtì
The question is based on J.P Clark's WIVES REVOLT.
"Those who have full breasts have walked out, and that leaves you, me, and the old girls returned_______
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Ajụjụ 13 Ripọtì
The question is based on Bayo Adebowale's LONELY DAYS
Widows mourning in Kofi wear garments that are________???
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Ajụjụ 14 Ripọtì
A literary work in which the characters and events are used as symbols is known as _________?
Akọwa Nkọwa
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.
Ajụjụ 15 Ripọtì
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_________?
Akọwa Nkọwa
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.
Ajụjụ 16 Ripọtì
?I cannot rest from travel: I will drink, life to the lees, all times I have enjoyed greatly, have suffered greatly?. A.L. Tennyson: ?Ulysses?
The lines above inform the reader that the poet
Akọwa Nkọwa
Tennyson's "Ulysses" is a poem about the heroic spirit . It expresses luxuriance of imagination and control over it.
Ajụjụ 17 Ripọtì
These elements are sections of text within a chapter, they are separated and contain dialogue_____________
Akọwa Nkọwa
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.
Ajụjụ 18 Ripọtì
Serrated Shadows, through dark leaves,
Till, bathed in warm suffusion of your dapped cells
sensation pained me, faceless, silent as night thieves
Wole Soyinka: "Night"
The dominant mood in the lines above is one at____________
Akọwa Nkọwa
The dominant mood in the lines from Wole Soyinka's poem "Night" is one of apprehension. The use of words like "serrated shadows," "dark leaves," and "night thieves" create a sense of unease and suggest that danger may be lurking in the shadows. The reference to a "warm suffusion" may initially create a feeling of comfort, but the subsequent use of "sensation pained me, faceless" implies that the speaker is experiencing discomfort or pain, and the overall tone remains apprehensive. Therefore, the answer to the question is option A: apprehension.
Ajụjụ 19 Ripọtì
The question is based on J.P Clark's WIVES REVOLT.
The mutual exchange of abuse in the play is reminiscent of_________
Ajụjụ 20 Ripọtì
Which of these is the meaning of “CAST”?
Akọwa Nkọwa
Cast is the list of all characters in a drama
Ajụjụ 21 Ripọtì
The question is based on George Orwell's NINETEEN EIGHTY-FOUR.
The power and oppression of an irresistible evil debased Winston’s dreams of________?
Akọwa Nkọwa
Ajụjụ 22 Ripọtì
In literacy work, verbal irony refers to a _________?
Akọwa Nkọwa
Verbal irony refers to a device in which the speaker means the opposite of what they say. In other words, the speaker says one thing but actually means the opposite. This can be used for humorous purposes or to make a sarcastic or critical comment. For example, if someone says "what a beautiful day" on a rainy and gloomy day, they are using verbal irony because they do not actually mean that it is a beautiful day.
Ajụjụ 23 Ripọtì
"The drum overwhelmed the guns..." J.P Stark: "Casualties"
The poet in the excerpt above uses
Akọwa Nkọwa
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.
Ajụjụ 24 Ripọtì
The question is based on Richard Writer’s Native Son
Weekly, Bigger is to be paid_________?
Ajụjụ 25 Ripọtì
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Ajụjụ 26 Ripọtì
The juxtaposition of two contrasting ideas in a line of poetry is_________?
Akọwa Nkọwa
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.
Ajụjụ 27 Ripọtì
Tension between the protagonist and the antagonist is called______
Akọwa Nkọwa
The climax (turning point) of a narrative work is its point of highest tension between the protagonist and the antagonist in a drama
Ajụjụ 28 Ripọtì
Use the following excerpt to answer the question.
And awake me. from my sweet dreams be lost,
Sucking blood from my poor head...
Mbure: "To Bed-Bug"
The lines are an example of a________?
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Ajụjụ 29 Ripọtì
A poet‘s use of regular rhythm is known as _______?
Akọwa Nkọwa
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.
Ajụjụ 30 Ripọtì
The question is based on George Orwell's NINETEEN EIGHTY-FOUR.
The novel can be described as__________?
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Ajụjụ 31 Ripọtì
Define ?rhyme??
Akọwa Nkọwa
A rhyme is a repetition of similar sounds in the final stressed syllables and any following syllable of two or more words. It is the correspondence of sound between or the endings of words, especially when used at the end of lines in poetry
Ajụjụ 32 Ripọtì
He who writes a prose is a__________?
Ajụjụ 33 Ripọtì
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__________
Akọwa Nkọwa
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.
Ajụjụ 34 Ripọtì
A literacy genre which directly imitates human actions is______?
Akọwa Nkọwa
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.
Ajụjụ 35 Ripọtì
A “sub-chapter” in a piece of drama is a______________
Akọwa Nkọwa
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.
Ajụjụ 36 Ripọtì
_____________refers to time and place of a drama?
Akọwa Nkọwa
The term that refers to the time and place of a drama is "setting." The setting is the physical and social environment in which a story or drama takes place. It includes the time period, the location, the climate, and the social context of the story. The setting can be a specific place, such as a city, a building, or a room, or it can be a more general location, such as a forest, a beach, or a desert. In drama, the setting is important because it helps to establish the context of the story and provides the audience with a visual and emotional backdrop for the action. The setting can also influence the characters' behavior and motivations, as well as the themes and messages of the drama. Therefore, if someone is referring to the time and place of a drama, they are talking about the setting. It is important to note that the setting is not the same as a scene or an act, which refer to specific parts of the drama rather than the overall environment in which the story takes place.
Ajụjụ 37 Ripọtì
Your head is like a drum that is beaten for spirits
Yours ears are like the fans used for blowing fire.
The lines above are a good example of_________
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Ajụjụ 38 Ripọtì
"Hide me now, when night children haunt the earth" Wole Soyinka: "Night".
Night children in the stanza above reacts the consciousness of__________
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Ajụjụ 39 Ripọtì
What is the narrator of a poem called?
Akọwa Nkọwa
The narrator of a poem is typically called the "speaker." In poetry, the speaker is the voice behind the words of the poem. It is the persona created by the poet to convey their thoughts, feelings, and experiences through the poem. The speaker may or may not be the same person as the poet, and the speaker's identity may be explicit or implied in the text of the poem. The speaker is the one who is "speaking" the words of the poem, and they are the one who is addressing the reader or the audience. The speaker's voice can be characterized by its tone, style, and language, and it can convey a wide range of emotions and attitudes. It is important to note that the speaker is not the same as the author, who is the person who wrote the poem. The author may have created the speaker as a persona through which to convey their ideas and emotions, but the speaker is a fictional construct within the world of the poem. Therefore, if someone is asking about the narrator of a poem, they are likely referring to the speaker, who is the voice behind the words of the poem.
Ajụjụ 40 Ripọtì
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________
Akọwa Nkọwa
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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