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_______

front of the veranda of Okoro's house

the direction of the kitchen, off stage

Which of these is the meaning of “CAST”?

a list of all characters in a drama

the person who writes the drama

a list of protagonists in a drama

JAMB UTME - Literature In English - 2018

Swali 1 Ripoti

Characterisation in a novel refers to the _____?

writer's opinion of the characters

way the characters are revealed to the reader

characters and the way they behave

reader's opinion of the character

General Literary Principles

Prose

Tazama Jibu

Swali 2 Ripoti

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

movement and gesture for the screen and audience

speech, movement and gesture for the stage only

speech, movement and gesture for the stage, screen and radio

speech, gesture and movement for the screen and radio

Maelezo ya Majibu

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.

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Drama (JAMB)

Drama

Tazama Jibu

Swali 3 Ripoti

The question is based on Bayo Adebowale's LONELY DAYS

In the novel, bage cape signifies everlasting ________?

happiness

sorrow

freedom

despair

Prose

Tazama Jibu

Swali 4 Ripoti

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_________?

aside

soliloquy

acoustic

tone

Maelezo ya Majibu

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.

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Drama (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Prose (JAMB)

Drama

Prose

Tazama Jibu

Swali 5 Ripoti

These elements are sections of text within a chapter, they are separated and contain dialogue_____________

Syncopation

Free Verse

Paragraphs

Euphony

Maelezo ya Majibu

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.

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Poetry (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Prose (JAMB)

Poetry

Prose

Tazama Jibu

Swali 6 Ripoti

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

The mutual exchange of abuse in the play is reminiscent of_________

Ikaki

Udje

Etiyeri

Ekpe

Poetry

Prose

Tazama Jibu

Swali 7 Ripoti

Which element of drama tells the actor what to do?

dialogue

stage directions

cast

scenes

Maelezo ya Majibu

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.

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Drama (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye General Literary Principles (JAMB)

Drama

General Literary Principles

Tazama Jibu

Swali 8 Ripoti

Define ?rhyme??

comparing two things using ?like? or ?as?

the repetition of a letter

the repetition of an ending sound

the repetition of vowel sounds

Maelezo ya Majibu

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

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Poetry (JAMB)

Poetry

Tazama Jibu

Swali 9 Ripoti

A fable is a story in which________?

allegations are made about characters

animal is or things are used as characters

there is an important setting

the story is told in poetic form

Maelezo ya Majibu

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...

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Drama (JAMB)

Drama

Tazama Jibu

Swali 10 Ripoti

The question is based on Richard Writer’s Native Son

Weekly, Bigger is to be paid_________?

Twenty Dollars

Twenty Five Dollars

Thirty Dollars

Thirty Five Dollars

Invisible Man By Ralph Ellison

Tazama Jibu

Swali 11 Ripoti

The question is based on Bayo Adebowale's LONELY DAYS

Yaremi's only son is______?

Alani

Wande

Olode

Deyo

Maelezo ya Majibu

Yaremi's only son is Alani.

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Wuthering Heights By Emily Bronte (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Prose (JAMB)

Wuthering Heights By Emily Bronte

Prose

Tazama Jibu

Swali 12 Ripoti

_____________refers to time and place of a drama?

place

scene

setting

act

Maelezo ya Majibu

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.

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Drama (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Prose (JAMB)

Drama

Prose

Tazama Jibu

Swali 13 Ripoti

He who writes a prose is a__________?

Poet

Writer

Author

Actor

Maelezo ya Majibu

An Author is who writes a prose

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Prose (JAMB)

Prose

Tazama Jibu

Swali 14 Ripoti

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

euphemism

synecdoche

catharsis

oxymoron

Maelezo ya Majibu

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.

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Poetry (JAMB)

Poetry

Tazama Jibu

Swali 15 Ripoti

In literacy work, verbal irony refers to a _________?

device in which the speaker means the opposite of what he says

situation in which a character speaks or acts against the tread of events

difficult situation which defies a local or rational resolution

device in which the actor on stage

Maelezo ya Majibu

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.

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye General Literary Principles (JAMB)

General Literary Principles

Tazama Jibu

Swali 16 Ripoti

This element shows how sections are separated into parts with numbers and titles_____________

Paragraph

Theme

Chapters

Characters

Maelezo ya Majibu

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.

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Prose (JAMB)

Prose

Tazama Jibu

Swali 17 Ripoti

"Peter's pretty partner paid the bills" is an example of___________?

Alliteration

Rhyme

Satire

Digression

Maelezo ya Majibu

"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.

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Poetry (JAMB)

Poetry

Tazama Jibu

Swali 18 Ripoti

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_____________

Anger

Alienation

Hope

Despair

Tazama Jibu

Swali 19 Ripoti

In drama, the protagonist is ________

the writer of the drama

the leading character

the ?nice guy?

the actor

Maelezo ya Majibu

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.

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Drama (JAMB)

Drama

Tazama Jibu

Swali 20 Ripoti

Group of lines are called _____

Sentences

Stanzas

Danzas

Line Grouping

Maelezo ya Majibu

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.

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Prose (JAMB)

Prose

Tazama Jibu

Swali 21 Ripoti

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

travelling

Sick

Dying

Eloping

Drama

Prose

Tazama Jibu

Swali 22 Ripoti

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__________

Simile

Pun

Metaphor

Paradox

Maelezo ya Majibu

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.

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Poetry (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye General Literary Principles (JAMB)

Poetry

General Literary Principles

Tazama Jibu

Swali 23 Ripoti

The question is based on George Orwell's NINETEEN EIGHTY-FOUR.

The novel can be described as__________?

optimistic

antagonistic

persuasive

pessimistic

Literary Appreciation

General Literary Principles

Prose

Tazama Jibu

Swali 24 Ripoti

A folk-tale is a__________?

Novel

Work Of Fiction

Biography

Novelette

Maelezo ya Majibu

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.

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Prose (JAMB)

Prose

Tazama Jibu

Swali 25 Ripoti

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________

Brabantio

Othello

Gratiano

Roderigo

Maelezo ya Majibu

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.

Tazama Jibu

Swali 26 Ripoti

The question is based on George Orwell's NINETEEN EIGHTY-FOUR.

The power and oppression of an irresistible evil debased Winston’s dreams of________?

internal security

wealth and capitalism

freedom and democracy

sovereignty forestall reconciliation

General Literary Principles

Prose

Tazama Jibu

Swali 27 Ripoti

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________

metaphor

simile

personification

hyperbole

Maelezo ya Majibu

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.

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Poetry (JAMB)

Poetry

Tazama Jibu

Swali 28 Ripoti

A literacy genre which directly imitates human actions is______?

Drama

comedy

Prose

Poetry

Maelezo ya Majibu

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.

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Drama (JAMB)

Drama

Tazama Jibu

Swali 29 Ripoti

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

allegory

assonance

metre

onomatopoeia

Maelezo ya Majibu

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.

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Poetry (JAMB)

Poetry

Tazama Jibu

Swali 30 Ripoti

What does the playwright do?

Writes a poem

Writes a book

Writes a play

Directs a drama

Maelezo ya Majibu

A playwright writes a play. A play is a form of literature that is meant to be performed on stage. It typically features dialogue between characters and may also include stage directions, descriptions of settings, and other details that help bring the story to life. The playwright is the author of the play, responsible for creating the characters, plot, and dialogue. While the playwright may also be involved in other aspects of producing the play, such as directing or producing, their primary role is as the writer of the script. The play is then performed by actors, under the direction of a director, in front of an audience. In summary, the playwright is the creative mind behind a play, responsible for crafting the story and characters that make up the script.

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Poetry (JAMB)

Poetry

Tazama Jibu

Swali 31 Ripoti

An act of speaking one’s thought aloud by oneself, regardless of any hearer, in a play is known as____________

metaphor

fable

comedy

soliloquy

Maelezo ya Majibu

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.

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Drama (JAMB)

Drama

Tazama Jibu

Swali 32 Ripoti

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

Brabantio is opposed to the relationship between Othello and Desdemona because_________

he prefers lago

Othello is a moor

Rodgerigo woos her first

Desdemona is too young

Drama

Tazama Jibu

Swali 33 Ripoti

?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

as determined to suffer

Has his poetic imagination kindled

Will cure his sour mood

Will not drink much

Maelezo ya Majibu

Tennyson's "Ulysses" is a poem about the heroic spirit . It expresses luxuriance of imagination and control over it.

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Poetry (JAMB)

Poetry

Tazama Jibu

Swali 34 Ripoti

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

The poet in the excerpt above uses

litotes

symbolism

onomatopoeia

aliteration

Maelezo ya Majibu

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.

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Poetry (JAMB)

Poetry

Tazama Jibu

Swali 35 Ripoti

What is the narrator of a poem called?

author

speaker

narrator

Voice

Maelezo ya Majibu

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.

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Poetry (JAMB)

Poetry

Tazama Jibu

Swali 36 Ripoti

The question is based on Richard Writer’s Native Son

Bigger kills Mary due to______?

Fear

Hatred

Envy

Distrust

Prose

Tazama Jibu

Swali 37 Ripoti

The phrase “living death” in a literary work is an example_____________

Synecdoche

Prose

Oxymoron

Aside

Maelezo ya Majibu

The phrase "living death" in a literary work is an example of an "oxymoron." An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines two contradictory or opposing ideas to create a new phrase or concept. In this case, "living" and "death" are two words that are completely opposite in meaning. "Living" refers to being alive and having a vibrant existence, while "death" refers to the absence of life and the end of existence. By combining these two words into the phrase "living death," the author is able to create a powerful image of a situation or state of being that is both alive and dead at the same time. In literature, oxymorons are often used to create a sense of tension, irony, or paradox. They can also be used to create memorable and thought-provoking phrases that stick in the reader's mind. In the case of "living death," the oxymoron is particularly effective in describing a situation or condition that is both physically alive but emotionally or spiritually dead. This can be used to describe a character who is in a state of despair, depression, or hopelessness, or to describe a situation that is stagnant, unchanging, or lacking in vitality.

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye General Literary Principles (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Prose (JAMB)

General Literary Principles

Prose

Tazama Jibu

Swali 38 Ripoti

The question is based on George Orwell's NINETEEN EIGHTY-FOUR.

Room 101 symbolises a place of________???

rest

fun

humiliation

torture

Maelezo ya Majibu

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.

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Drama (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Prose (JAMB)

Drama

Prose

Tazama Jibu

Swali 39 Ripoti

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____________

apprehension

defiance

joy

indifference

Maelezo ya Majibu

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.

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Poetry (JAMB)

Poetry

Tazama Jibu

Swali 40 Ripoti

In drama, the antagonist is_____________

the director of the drama

the evil witch

the character opposing the lead character

the “harsh guy

Maelezo ya Majibu

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

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Drama (JAMB)

Drama

Tazama Jibu






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