WAEC SSCE - Literature In English - 2018…

Ibeere 1 Ìròyìn

Othello: Not I. I must be found
My parts, my title, and my perfect soul
Shall manifest me rightly, is it they?

Iago: By Janus, I think so

Othello: The servants of the Duke? And my Lieutenant?
The goodness of the night upon you, friends
What is the news?

(Act 1, Scene Two, Lines 29 - 34)

The news Othello receives is that he must___________

Set sail for Cyprus

Reconcile the Brabantio

Prepare a Military strategy

Appear before the council

Drama

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 2 Ìròyìn

Othello:
Why, how now, ho? from whence ariseth this?
Are we turned Turks, and to Ourselves do that
Which heaven hath forbid the ottomites?
For Christian shame put by this barbarous brawl!
He hat stirs next to carve for his own rage
Holds his soul light; he dies upon his motion.
Silence the dreadful bell, it frights the isle
From her propriety, What is the matter, masters?
Honest Iago, that looks dead with grieving
Speak, Who began this? On thy love, I charge thee

Iago: I do not know

(Acts II, Scene Three, Lines 155 - 165)

The major consequence of the brawl is that___________

Montano is killed

Roderigo demands his money back

Cassio is dismissed

Iago is given charge of the city

Drama

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 3 Ìròyìn

Speaker: Let me speak like yourself and
Lay a sentence
Which, as a grise or step, may help these lovers, When
remediea are past, the griefs are ended
By seeing the worst, which late on hopes depended
(Act !, Scene Three, lines 198-201)

The expression lay a sentence means _________

Decide who is guilty

Offer criticism

Give advice

Speak politely

Poetry

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 4 Ìròyìn

A Sonnet has a final couplet when it has___________

A sestet

An octave

Two sestets

Three quatrains

Awọn alaye Idahun

A Sonnet has a final couplet when it has two lines at the end of the poem that rhyme with each other. These two lines usually serve to summarize or conclude the theme of the poem. Out of the given options, an octave refers to the first eight lines of a sonnet, while a sestet refers to the last six lines. Three quatrains are a type of sonnet that has three stanzas of four lines each, but it doesn't have a final couplet. Therefore, only the option that includes a final couplet is correct, which is the one that mentions the final two lines of the sonnet.

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Poetry (JAMB)

Poetry

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 5 Ìròyìn

Speaker: I durst, my Lord, to wager she is honest
Lay down my soul at stake. If you think other,
Remove your thought. It doth abuse your bosom
If any wretch have put this your head,
Let heaven requite it with the serpents curse
For if she be not honest, chaste and true
There's no man happy. The purest of their wives
Is foul as slander

(Acts IV, Scene Two, Lines 12-19)

The speech is in response to___________

The allegation that the speaker has lied about Desdemona

Iago's disdain for Othello

Othello's suspicion that Cassio and Desdemona are lovers

Brabantio's rejection of his daughter

Awọn alaye Idahun

The speaker is responding to Othello's suspicion that Cassio and Desdemona are lovers. The speaker is trying to assure Othello that Desdemona is honest, chaste and true and that any suggestions otherwise are false. The speaker is willing to stake their own soul on Desdemona's honesty.

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Drama (JAMB)

Drama

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 6 Ìròyìn

Jame's heart beat madly as he and Alice approached the beeping metal detector at the entrance. The oblivious swinging door hugged the couple with inviting, outstretched arms and ushered them into the lobby in genial welcome. The receptionist asked James to surrender any valuable items he had; if they got lost, management would be liable.

James looked at Alice, his wife returned his guilt-stricken, dubious look with an innocent, trusting smile. What would he do if jewels went missing? How would he explain it to himself? What would he have gained by his mischief? What had come over James so shamelessly to decide to rob his own wife? The swindled woman stood innocently beside her unrepentant husband as he took the key to their room with hands the shook slightly.

The expression door hugged the couple illustrates_________

Euphemism

Personification

Litotes

Onomatopoeia

Awọn alaye Idahun

The expression "door hugged the couple" illustrates personification. Personification is a figure of speech in which an inanimate object or abstraction is given human qualities or abilities. In this case, the door is described as "hugging" the couple, which is a human action. This description helps to create a sense of warmth and welcome, as if the door is a friendly and inviting presence. The use of personification in this sentence helps to make the writing more engaging and interesting to the reader.

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 7 Ìròyìn

Othello: Not I. I must be found
My parts, my title, and my perfect soul
Shall manifest me rightly, is it they?

Iago: By Janus, I think so

Othello: The servants of the Duke? And my Lieutenant?
The goodness of the night upon you, friends
What is the news?

(Act 1, Scene Two, Lines 29 - 34)

By Janus is_____________

Flashback

Foregrounding

An allusion

Euphemism

Poetry

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 8 Ìròyìn

A short play perfomed during the pause between the acts of a longer play is____________-

An Interlude

An epilogue

A prologue

An interval

Awọn alaye Idahun

A short play performed during the pause between the acts of a longer play is called an Interlude. An interlude is a brief performance, often in the form of a play, that is staged in between the acts of a larger production. It serves to entertain the audience during the break and to provide a change of pace or subject matter. Interludes were popular in the medieval and Renaissance periods, and were often used to provide comic relief or to explore a separate story or theme. Today, interludes are less common, but the term is still used to refer to any short performance that takes place during the pause between the acts of a longer play.

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Drama (JAMB)

Drama

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 9 Ìròyìn

Oh spite! Oh Hell!! I see you are all bent

To set aganist me for your merriment.

The lines illustrate__________

Epitaph

Epigram

Apostrophe

Allusion

Awọn alaye Idahun

The lines illustrate an example of an Apostrophe. An apostrophe is a literary device used to address someone or something that is not present or cannot respond. In this case, the speaker is addressing an abstract concept (spite) and the exclamation "Oh Hell" suggests they are frustrated with the situation. The use of apostrophe adds emphasis and emotional intensity to the speaker's words, which helps to convey their feelings effectively to the reader.

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Poetry (JAMB)

Poetry

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 10 Ìròyìn

Jame's heart beat madly as he and Alice approached the beeping metal detector at the entrance. The oblivious swinging door hugged the couple with inviting, outstretched arms and ushered them into the lobby in genial welcome. The receptionist asked James to surrender any valuable items he had; if they got lost, management would be liable.

James looked at Alice, his wife returned his guilt-stricken, dubious look with an innocent, trusting smile. What would he do if jewels went missing? How would he explain it to himself? What would he have gained by his mischief? What had come over James so shamelessly to decide to rob his own wife? The swindled woman stood innocently beside her unrepentant husband as he took the key to their room with hands the shook slightly.

The narrative technique is___________

First person

Stream of consciousness

Third person

Interior monologue

General Literary Principles

Prose

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 11 Ìròyìn

Speaker: I durst, my Lord, to wager she is honest
Lay down my soul at stake. If you think other,
Remove your thought. It doth abuse your bosom
If any wretch have put this your head,
Let heaven requite it with the serpents curse
For if she be not honest, chaste and true
There's no man happy. The purest of their wives
Is foul as slander

(Acts IV, Scene Two, Lines 12-19)

The speaker is__________---

Iago

Desdemona

Cassio

Emilia

Poetry

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 12 Ìròyìn

The cast appears at the end of a play for the ___________-

Musical

Curtain Call

Intermission

Introduction

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The cast appears at the end of a play for the "curtain call". A curtain call is a theatrical tradition where the actors come out on stage at the end of a performance to take a bow and acknowledge the audience's applause. It is called a "curtain call" because traditionally a theater's stage is separated from the audience by a curtain, which is closed at the beginning and end of the performance.

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 13 Ìròyìn

Jame's heart beat madly as he and Alice approached the beeping metal detector at the entrance. The oblivious swinging door hugged the couple with inviting, outstretched arms and ushered them into the lobby in genial welcome. The receptionist asked James to surrender any valuable items he had; if they got lost, management would be liable.

James looked at Alice, his wife returned his guilt-stricken, dubious look with an innocent, trusting smile. What would he do if jewels went missing? How would he explain it to himself? What would he have gained by his mischief? What had come over James so shamelessly to decide to rob his own wife? The swindled woman stood innocently beside her unrepentant husband as he took the key to their room with hands the shook slightly.

The writer's attitude towards James is ONE of ______

Sympathy

Distrust

Support

Disapproval

Prose

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 14 Ìròyìn

The metrical beat in the The Splendor falls on castle walls is___________

Anapaestic

Dactylic

Trochaic

Iambic

Awọn alaye Idahun

The metrical beat in the line "The splendor falls on castle walls" is iambic. This means that the line consists of iambs, which are metrical feet made up of two syllables, with the stress on the second syllable. In the case of this line, the first syllable "The" is unstressed, and the second syllable "sple-" is stressed, followed by an unstressed syllable "n-", and a stressed syllable "-dor". The next three syllables follow the same pattern with the stress on the second syllable. The iambic meter is commonly used in English poetry and is often used to create a regular and rhythmic flow in the lines of a poem. The other options listed - anapaestic, dactylic, and trochaic - are other types of metrical feet that follow different patterns of stressed and unstressed syllables.

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Poetry (JAMB)

Poetry

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 15 Ìròyìn

But the towering earth was tired of sitting in one position.
She moved suddenly and the houses crumbled, the mountains heaved horrible, and the work of a million years was lost

The effect of the extract is conveyed through the use of___________

Antithesis

Parallelism

Conceit

Climax

Awọn alaye Idahun

The effect of the extract "But the towering earth was tired of sitting in one position. She moved suddenly and the houses crumbled, the mountains heaved horrible, and the work of a million years was lost" is conveyed through the use of climax. Climax is a literary device where the intensity of a situation or event increases gradually to reach a peak. In this extract, the tension builds as the description of the earth's movement becomes more dramatic. The use of the word "suddenly" adds to the effect, making the reader feel the abruptness of the earth's movement. The climax is reached with the phrase "the work of a million years was lost," which emphasizes the devastating effects of the earthquake.

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Poetry (JAMB)

Poetry

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 16 Ìròyìn

Who lied in the chapel
Now lies in the Abbey

The dominant device used is___________-

Paradox

Pun

Chiasmus

Zeugma

Poetry

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 17 Ìròyìn

Speaker: I durst, my Lord, to wager she is honest
Lay down my soul at stake. If you think other,
Remove your thought. It doth abuse your bosom
If any wretch have put this your head,
Let heaven requite it with the serpents curse
For if she be not honest, chaste and true
There's no man happy. The purest of their wives
Is foul as slander

(Acts IV, Scene Two, Lines 12-19)

The speaker is addressing__________

Othello

Montano

Duke

Roderigo

Awọn alaye Idahun

The speaker is addressing Othello. The speaker is expressing their confidence in the honesty and purity of a woman, and is willing to stake their own soul on it. They are urging Othello to reconsider any negative thoughts he may have about this woman, and to remove them, as they are not fair to her.

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Drama (JAMB)

Drama

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 18 Ìròyìn

The eight-line part of a Petrarchan sonnet is the________________

Quatrain

Octave

Octameter

Quartet

Awọn alaye Idahun

The eight-line part of a Petrarchan sonnet is called the octave. The Petrarchan sonnet is a type of sonnet that consists of 14 lines, and is named after the Italian poet Francesco Petrarch. The octave comes after the first part of the sonnet, which is a set of four lines called the quatrain. The octave is made up of two quatrains that are linked by a common rhyme scheme, usually ABBAABBA. The octave sets up a problem or dilemma that the poet explores or resolves in the final six lines of the sonnet, known as the sestet.

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Poetry (JAMB)

Poetry

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 19 Ìròyìn

Poison ivy came up like a rose
in red and thorny garb
I look, liked and did dare touch
my pals my avid touch espied
with green and frosty eyes
I should've only looked, and not leapt,
For away and over my rising moon she flew
On clipped wings of my dream
Now a song-filled air pocket of serenades
A love's wretch, my dream is a hornbill
Flightless and tottering.
My dream remains a dream still
Now my dream is a locked-up serenade

Line 2 is in iambic___________

Trimether

Tetrameter

Pentameter

Hexameter

Poetry

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 20 Ìròyìn

Weeping Pilliow illustrates________

Dramatic Monologue

Pathetic Fallacy

Transferred epithet

Dramatic Irony

Awọn alaye Idahun

The phrase "Weeping Pillow" is an example of Pathetic Fallacy. Pathetic fallacy is a literary device where human emotions and actions are attributed to inanimate objects, nature or animals. In this case, the pillow is personified and given human emotions of sorrow and weeping. The use of Pathetic fallacy in "Weeping Pillow" creates a vivid and emotional image for the reader, as it allows them to empathize with the emotions being conveyed. The phrase suggests that someone has been crying on the pillow, and the tears have soaked into the fabric, making it appear as if the pillow itself is weeping. Overall, Pathetic Fallacy is an effective way of creating a strong emotional connection between the reader and the text.

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Poetry (JAMB)

Poetry

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 21 Ìròyìn

Beware her faintly failing health, and gentle gallands around her speed Illustrates_________

Oxymoron

Alliteration

Synecdoche

Repetition

Poetry

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 22 Ìròyìn

Othello: Not I. I must be found
My parts, my title, and my perfect soul
Shall manifest me rightly, is it they?

Iago: By Janus, I think so

Othello: The servants of the Duke? And my Lieutenant?
The goodness of the night upon you, friends
What is the news?

(Act 1, Scene Two, Lines 29 - 34)

Later on, Brabantio accuses Othello of___________

Being unfair to Iago

Instigating a brawl

Stealing his daughter

Being a Knave

Awọn alaye Idahun

In Shakespeare's play "Othello," Brabantio accuses Othello of stealing his daughter. Brabantio believes that Othello has used witchcraft or some other means to seduce and elope with his daughter, Desdemona, without his consent. Brabantio accuses Othello of being a "foul thief," and calls on the authorities to punish him for his crime. This accusation is significant because it sets the stage for the conflicts that unfold throughout the play, particularly those related to race, jealousy, and betrayal. It also highlights the patriarchal and racist attitudes of the society in which the play is set, and the difficulties that Othello, as a black man in a white-dominated society, must face in order to assert his dignity and honor. Overall, Brabantio's accusation of theft is a key moment in the play that sets the plot in motion and reveals the complex dynamics of power, race, and gender that underlie the story.

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Drama (JAMB)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Poetry (JAMB)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Literary Appreciation (JAMB)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Invisible Man By Ralph Ellison (WAEC)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Prose (JAMB)

Drama

Poetry

Literary Appreciation

Invisible Man By Ralph Ellison

Prose

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 23 Ìròyìn

A play that moves the audience to pity and fear is a ____________

Comedy

Farce

Pantomime

Tragedy

Awọn alaye Idahun

A play that moves the audience to pity and fear is a tragedy. A tragedy is a type of play or literary work that presents a serious and somber story of human suffering and often ends in the downfall or death of the main character. The aim of a tragedy is to evoke emotions such as pity, fear, and catharsis in the audience, which can lead to a greater understanding of human nature and the human condition. Tragic plays typically feature a tragic hero, a character with a fatal flaw or error in judgment that leads to their ultimate downfall. The plot of a tragedy often involves a reversal of fortune or a moment of recognition or insight, known as anagnorisis, which contributes to the emotional impact of the play.

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Drama (JAMB)

Drama

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 24 Ìròyìn

The Main Character in a Play or Novel is the ____________

Protagonist

Narrator

Villain

Antagonist

Awọn alaye Idahun

The main character in a play or novel is typically referred to as the protagonist. This is the character who drives the plot forward and is often the hero or central figure of the story. They are usually the character who faces the main conflict or obstacle in the narrative and whose actions and decisions have the most significant impact on the outcome of the story. While the protagonist is not necessarily a "good" character, they are typically the character that the audience is meant to root for or sympathize with. In contrast, the antagonist is the character or force that opposes the protagonist, while the narrator is the voice that tells the story. The villain is a character who is typically portrayed as evil or immoral and may be an antagonist or a secondary character.

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Drama (JAMB)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Prose (JAMB)

Drama

Prose

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 25 Ìròyìn

Hamartia, in a literary work refers to a hero's_________

Tragic flaw

Inordinate ambition

strength of character

Good works

Awọn alaye Idahun

Hamartia, in a literary work, refers to a hero's tragic flaw. This is a defect or weakness in a character that leads to their downfall or tragic end. The concept of hamartia is often used in tragic plays, such as those written by ancient Greek playwrights like Sophocles and Euripides. In these plays, the tragic hero is usually a character who possesses great strengths and virtues, but who also has a fatal flaw or weakness that leads to their undoing. This flaw can be a character trait such as pride, ambition, or jealousy, or a physical or mental limitation that prevents them from achieving their goals. The hero's hamartia ultimately leads to their tragic end, often causing them to suffer greatly along the way.

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa General Literary Principles (JAMB)

General Literary Principles

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 26 Ìròyìn

Speaker: Let me speak like yourself and
Lay a sentence
Which, as a grise or step, may help these lovers, When
remediea are past, the griefs are ended
By seeing the worst, which late on hopes depended
(Act !, Scene Three, lines 198-201)

He is responding to_________

Montano

Iago

Roderigo

Brabantio

Poetry

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 27 Ìròyìn

Speaker: I durst, my Lord, to wager she is honest
Lay down my soul at stake. If you think other,
Remove your thought. It doth abuse your bosom
If any wretch have put this your head,
Let heaven requite it with the serpents curse
For if she be not honest, chaste and true
There's no man happy. The purest of their wives
Is foul as slander

(Acts IV, Scene Two, Lines 12-19)

The character being spoken of is described as___________

Unhappy

Virtuous

Generous

Wretched

Awọn alaye Idahun

The character being spoken of is described as virtuous. The speaker is willing to bet his soul on her honesty and chastity, and believes that if she is not virtuous, then no one is happy and even the purest of wives are as foul as slander. Therefore, the speaker's language implies that the character being spoken of is morally upright and virtuous.

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa General Literary Principles (JAMB)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Prose (JAMB)

General Literary Principles

Prose

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 28 Ìròyìn

Speaker:
I durst, my Lord, to wager she is honest
Lay down my soul at stake. If you think other,
Remove your thought. It doth abuse your bosom
If any wretch have put this your head,
Let heaven requite it with the serpents curse
For if she be not honest, chaste and true
There's no man happy. The purest of their wives
Is foul as slander

(Acts IV, Scene Two, Lines 12-19)

The line "Remove your thought, It doth abuse your bossom" Is best paraphrased ______________

You are not wise

Do not kill yourself

You are ungrateful

You demean yourself by thinking so

Awọn alaye Idahun

The line "Remove your thought, It doth abuse your bosom" means that if someone thinks that a woman is not honest without any good reason, they are hurting themselves and their own reputation by having such a thought. The speaker is urging the listener to reconsider their unjustified suspicion and to trust that the woman in question is honest unless there is concrete evidence to the contrary. Therefore, the best paraphrase of this line is "You demean yourself by thinking so".

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Literary Appreciation (JAMB)

Literary Appreciation

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 29 Ìròyìn

Othello: Not I. I must be found
My parts, my title, and my perfect soul
Shall manifest me rightly, is it they?

Iago: By Janus, I think so

Othello: The servants of the Duke? And my Lieutenant?
The goodness of the night upon you, friends
What is the news?

(Act 1, Scene Two, Lines 29 - 34)

Just before this, Iago advises Othello to____________

Stay there

Go in

Show concern

Be fair

Awọn alaye Idahun

Just before this, Iago advises Othello to go in. In this scene, Othello is speaking with Iago and others, and he asks what the news is. Iago responds by saying that he thinks the servants of the Duke and Othello's Lieutenant are approaching, and then advises Othello to go in.

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Drama (JAMB)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Poetry (JAMB)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Literary Appreciation (JAMB)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa General Literary Principles (JAMB)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Prose (JAMB)

Drama

Poetry

Literary Appreciation

General Literary Principles

Prose

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 30 Ìròyìn

Before a play is performed, it is ___________

Auditioned

Applauded

Rehearsed

Recited

Awọn alaye Idahun

Before a play is performed, it is rehearsed. Rehearsals are the process of practicing and refining the various aspects of a play such as dialogue, blocking, lighting, sound effects, and stage design. During rehearsals, the actors work on their performances and interactions with each other, the director makes adjustments to the script and the production team work on perfecting technical elements. Rehearsals are crucial to ensure that the play is as polished and professional as possible before it is presented to the audience. Without rehearsals, the performance would be much more likely to have mistakes, and the overall quality of the play would suffer.

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Drama (JAMB)

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Poetry (JAMB)

Drama

Poetry

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 31 Ìròyìn

Speaker: Let me speak like yourself and
Lay a sentence
Which, as a grise or step, may help these lovers, When
remediea are past, the griefs are ended
By seeing the worst, which late on hopes depended
(Act !, Scene Three, lines 198-201)

The setting is_____________-

A council chamber

Venice, a street

Another street outside the Sagittary

The citadel of cyprus

Drama

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 32 Ìròyìn

Othello:
Why, how now, ho? from whence ariseth this?
Are we turned Turks, and to Ourselves do that
Which heaven hath forbid the ottomites?
For Christian shame put by this barbarous brawl!
He hat stirs next to carve for his own rage
Holds his soul light; he dies upon his motion.
Silence the dreadful bell, it frights the isle
From her propriety, What is the matter, masters?
Honest Iago, that looks dead with grieving
Speak, Who began this? On thy love, I charge thee

Iago: I do not know

(Acts II, Scene Three, Lines 155 - 165)

In "Who began this" This refers to the ______________

Theft

War

Bell

Brawl

Awọn alaye Idahun

In the passage, "Who began this" refers to the brawl that has broken out among the characters. Othello, the speaker of the line, is asking Iago who started the fight, as he is trying to put an end to the violence and restore order. The use of the word "this" suggests that the subject of the question is something that has just happened or is currently happening, which in this case is the brawl. Therefore, the answer is "brawl", as it is the most accurate and specific interpretation of the context.

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 33 Ìròyìn

But the towering earth was tired of sitting in one position.
She moved suddenly and the houses crumbled, the mountains heaved horrible, and the work of a million years was lost

The extract is about____________

An earthquake

A flood

An explosion

A storm

Awọn alaye Idahun

The extract is about an earthquake. The sentence describes the earth suddenly moving, causing destruction such as collapsing houses and heaving mountains, which are typical effects of an earthquake.

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Drama (JAMB)

Drama

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 34 Ìròyìn

But the towering earth was tired of sitting in one position.
She moved suddenly and the houses crumbled, the mountains heaved horrible, and the work of a million years was lost

The predominant figure of speech in the extract is____________

Oxymoron

Personification

Contrast

Paradox

Awọn alaye Idahun

The predominant figure of speech in the extract is personification. Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to non-human things or abstract ideas. In this extract, the earth is described as if it were a tired person who suddenly moved, causing destruction. The use of the words "she" and "moved suddenly" to describe the earth personifies it, giving it human-like characteristics.

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Poetry (JAMB)

Poetry

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 35 Ìròyìn

Othello: Not I. I must be found
My parts, my title, and my perfect soul
Shall manifest me rightly, is it they?

Iago: By Janus, I think so

Othello: The servants of the Duke? And my Lieutenant?
The goodness of the night upon you, friends
What is the news?

(Act 1, Scene Two, Lines 29 - 34)

Duke is in council that night because of_____________

Brabantio's complaint

Iago's demotion

The Turkish threat

Cassio's Dismissal as Lieutenant

Drama

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 36 Ìròyìn

Poison ivy came up like a rose
in red and thorny garb
I look, liked and did dare touch
my pals my avid touch espied
with green and frosty eyes
I should've only looked, and not leapt,
For away and over my rising moon she flew
On clipped wings of my dream
Now a song-filled air pocket of serenades
A love's wretch, my dream is a hornbill
Flightless and tottering.
My dream remains a dream still
Now my dream is a locked-up serenade

The last line illustrates___________

Parallelism

Contrast

Hyperbole

Metaphor

Awọn alaye Idahun

The last line "Now my dream is a locked-up serenade" illustrates a metaphor. A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two different things without using the words "like" or "as". In this case, the author is comparing their dream to a "locked-up serenade", which means that the dream is now unattainable or out of reach. The metaphor helps to convey the idea that the author's dream is no longer achievable and has been lost or locked away.

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Poetry (JAMB)

Poetry

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 37 Ìròyìn

Jame's heart beat madly as he and Alice approached the beeping metal detector at the entrance. The oblivious swinging door hugged the couple with inviting, outstretched arms and ushered them into the lobby in genial welcome. The receptionist asked James to surrender any valuable items he had; if they got lost, management would be liable.

James looked at Alice, his wife returned his guilt-stricken, dubious look with an innocent, trusting smile. What would he do if jewels went missing? How would he explain it to himself? What would he have gained by his mischief? What had come over James so shamelessly to decide to rob his own wife? The swindled woman stood innocently beside her unrepentant husband as he took the key to their room with hands the shook slightly.

How would he explain it to himself? exemplifies________

Hyperbole

Parallelism

Rhetorical question

Understatement

Awọn alaye Idahun

The sentence "How would he explain it to himself?" exemplifies a rhetorical question. This is because it's a question that is not meant to be answered, but to emphasize a point and engage the reader's attention. In this case, the question highlights the internal conflict and moral dilemma James is facing as he considers the consequences of his actions.

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Poetry (JAMB)

Poetry

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 38 Ìròyìn

A poem which celebrates simple country life is___________

A dirge

An ode

An epic

A pastoral

Awọn alaye Idahun

A poem that celebrates simple country life is often referred to as a pastoral. Pastoral poetry typically presents a idyllic and idealized view of rural life, often focusing on the beauty and simplicity of nature, and the contentment and peacefulness of country living. This type of poetry often contrasts the peacefulness and harmony of the countryside with the chaos and corruption of city life. Pastoral poems often feature shepherds, farmers, and other rural characters, and they often celebrate the beauty of nature and the simple pleasures of rural life. The poems often have a nostalgic tone, longing for a simpler time and place. Overall, a pastoral poem is a type of poetry that celebrates the beauty and simplicity of country life, and presents a nostalgic view of rural life and nature.

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Poetry (JAMB)

Poetry

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 39 Ìròyìn

Diction is a writer's choice of___________-

Style

Syntax

Rhythm

Words

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Diction is a writer's choice of words. In other words, diction refers to the vocabulary a writer uses in their writing. It includes the specific words, phrases, and tones a writer chooses to convey their message. The writer's diction can affect the tone, style, and overall meaning of the text. A writer's diction can also help to establish their voice and shape their reader's perception of the content.

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Prose (JAMB)

Prose

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 40 Ìròyìn

He is my most beloved enemy ilustrates__________

Synecdoche

Oxymoron

Metonymy

Litotes

Awọn alaye Idahun

The phrase "He is my most beloved enemy" illustrates an oxymoron. An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines two contradictory or opposing ideas, words, or phrases. In this case, "beloved" and "enemy" are two words with opposite meanings that are being used together in the same phrase. It creates a paradoxical situation where the speaker expresses affection or admiration towards someone who is supposed to be an adversary or opponent. The use of oxymoron in literature or rhetoric can create a powerful effect by highlighting the complexity of human emotions and experiences.

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Poetry (JAMB)

Poetry

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 41 Ìròyìn

Jame's heart beat madly as he and Alice approached the beeping metal detector at the entrance. The oblivious swinging door hugged the couple with inviting, outstretched arms and ushered them into the lobby in genial welcome. The receptionist asked James to surrender any valuable items he had; if they got lost, management would be liable.

James looked at Alice, his wife returned his guilt-stricken, dubious look with an innocent, trusting smile. What would he do if jewels went missing? How would he explain it to himself? What would he have gained by his mischief? What had come over James so shamelessly to decide to rob his own wife? The swindled woman stood innocently beside her unrepentant husband as he took the key to their room with hands the shook slightly.

The setting is_____________

The couple's home

A modern hotel

The airport

A school

Awọn alaye Idahun

The setting in the passage is a modern hotel. This can be inferred from the details mentioned in the text, such as the beeping metal detector at the entrance, the swinging door that welcomes them into the lobby, the receptionist who asks James to surrender valuable items, and the fact that the couple is given a key to their room. These details suggest that the couple is staying in a hotel and not at their home, an airport or a school.

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Prose (JAMB)

Prose

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 42 Ìròyìn

Poison ivy came up like a rose
in red and thorny garb
I look, liked and did dare touch
my pals my avid touch espied
with green and frosty eyes
I should've only looked, and not leapt,
For away and over my rising moon she flew
On clipped wings of my dream
Now a song-filled air pocket of serenades
A love's wretch, my dream is a hornbill
Flightless and tottering.
My dream remains a dream still
Now my dream is a locked-up serenade

The envy of the persona's friends is expressed in the __________

Avid touch

Clipped wings

Green and Frosty eyes

Song-filled air pocket

Poetry

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 43 Ìròyìn

Othello:
Why, how now, ho? from whence ariseth this?
Are we turned Turks, and to Ourselves do that
Which heaven hath forbid the ottomites?
For Christian shame put by this barbarous brawl!
He hat stirs next to carve for his own rage
Holds his soul light; he dies upon his motion.
Silence the dreadful bell, it frights the isle
From her propriety, What is the matter, masters?
Honest Iago, that looks dead with grieving
Speak, Who began this? On thy love, I charge thee

Iago: I do not know

(Acts II, Scene Three, Lines 155 - 165)

Othello is brought to the scene because___________

Iago is drunk

A bell has been rung

People are fighting

Cassio has stabbed Montano

Drama

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 44 Ìròyìn

Speaker: Let me speak like yourself and
Lay a sentence
Which, as a grise or step, may help these lovers, When
remediea are past, the griefs are ended
By seeing the worst, which late on hopes depended
(Act !, Scene Three, lines 198-201)

These lovers refers to_________

Iago and Emilia

Cassio and Bianca

Roderigo and Desdemona

Othello and Desdemona

Awọn alaye Idahun

These lovers refers to Othello and Desdemona. Othello is a play written by William Shakespeare and it follows the story of the title character, Othello, and his relationship with his wife Desdemona. The quoted lines are spoken by a character named the Speaker, who is advising the lovers to look at the worst that could happen in their relationship, so that they can be prepared for any difficulties that may arise.

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Drama (JAMB)

Drama

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 45 Ìròyìn

A dramatic performance with ONLY bodily movements and no speech is a _____________

Farce

Mime

Slapstick

Burlesque

Awọn alaye Idahun

A dramatic performance with only bodily movements and no speech is a mime. Mime is a form of theater in which actors use only their bodies, facial expressions, and gestures to convey a story or message to the audience. The performers do not speak, but instead use movements and gestures to imitate actions and emotions. Mime is a visual art form that has been popular for centuries, and is often associated with silent movies and street performers. It is a form of non-verbal communication that relies on the audience's imagination to fill in the details of the story being told.

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Drama (JAMB)

Drama

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 46 Ìròyìn

Othello: Why, how now, ho? from whence ariseth this?
Are we turned Turks, and to Ourselves do that
Which heaven hath forbid the ottomites?
For Christian shame put by this barbarous brawl!
He hat stirs next to carve for his own rage
Holds his soul light; he dies upon his motion.
Silence the dreadful bell, it frights the isle
From her propriety, What is the matter, masters?
Honest Iago, that looks dead with grieving
Speak, Who began this? On thy love, I charge thee

Iago: I do not know

(Acts II, Scene Three, Lines 155 - 165)

To Othello, Iago is________________

Sincere

A negligent guard

Untrustworthy

A loyal senator

Prose

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 47 Ìròyìn

Speaker: Let me speak like yourself and
Lay a sentence
Which, as a grise or step, may help these lovers, When
remediea are past, the griefs are ended
By seeing the worst, which late on hopes depended
(Act !, Scene Three, lines 198-201)

The speaker is_________

Brabantio

Duke

Montano

Lodovico

Awọn alaye Idahun

In the given quote from Shakespeare's play "Othello," the speaker is the Duke. The Duke is speaking to the Senators of Venice and proposing a plan to help Desdemona and Othello reconcile after their elopement. The Duke suggests that they send Othello to Cyprus to lead the Venetian forces there, and that Desdemona should accompany him, with her father's permission. The Duke hopes that by separating Desdemona from her father and by giving Othello an opportunity to prove himself, the couple will be able to overcome the obstacles that stand in the way of their happiness. The Duke's speech is significant because it shows his concern for the welfare of his subjects, and his willingness to take action to solve their problems. It also foreshadows the events that unfold in the rest of the play, particularly those related to Othello's military career and his relationship with Desdemona. Overall, the Duke's speech is an important moment in the play that sets the stage for the conflicts and resolutions that follow.

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Poetry (JAMB)

Poetry

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 48 Ìròyìn

Poison ivy came up like a rose
in red and thorny garb
I look, liked and did dare touch
my pals my avid touch espied
with green and frosty eyes
I should've only looked, and not leapt,
For away and over my rising moon she flew
On clipped wings of my dream
Now a song-filled air pocket of serenades
A love's wretch, my dream is a hornbill
Flightless and tottering.
My dream remains a dream still
Now my dream is a locked-up serenade

The theme of the poem is_______

Love in the garden

The acceptance

The rising moon

Unrequited Love

Awọn alaye Idahun

The theme of the poem is unrequited love. The poem describes the speaker's infatuation with someone or something that is dangerous and harmful to them, like poison ivy. The speaker describes their desire to touch and embrace this thing but is ultimately hurt and left with a dream that is now a "locked-up serenade." The imagery in the poem creates a sense of longing and unfulfilled desire, which are central themes of unrequited love. Therefore, the theme of the poem is unrequited love, where the speaker is left longing and unfulfilled in their pursuit of something or someone they desire.

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Poetry (JAMB)

Poetry

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 49 Ìròyìn

Othello: Why, how now, ho? from whence ariseth this?
Are we turned Turks, and to Ourselves do that
Which heaven hath forbid the ottomites?
For Christian shame put by this barbarous brawl!
He hat stirs next to carve for his own rage
Holds his soul light; he dies upon his motion.
Silence the dreadful bell, it frights the isle
From her propriety, What is the matter, masters?
Honest Iago, that looks dead with grieving
Speak, Who began this? On thy love, I charge thee

Iago: I do not know

(Acts II, Scene Three, Lines 155 - 165)

The underlined expression refers to the____________

Intervention of the storm in the war

Return of the victorious army to Cyprus

Killing of Roderigo by Iago

Stabbing of Montano by Cassio

Drama

Wo Idahun

Ibeere 50 Ìròyìn

Poison ivy came up like a rose
in red and thorny garb
I look, liked and did dare touch
my pals my avid touch espied
with green and frosty eyes
I should've only looked, and not leapt,
For away and over my rising moon she flew
On clipped wings of my dream
Now a song-filled air pocket of serenades
A love's wretch, my dream is a hornbill
Flightless and tottering.
My dream remains a dream still
Now my dream is a locked-up serenade

The mood of the persona is one of___________

Contempt

Hilarity

Despondency

Hopefulness

Awọn alaye Idahun

The mood of the persona in the poem is despondency. The poem uses a somber tone and melancholic language to convey the persona's sense of loss and disappointment. The persona speaks of their dream as being unattainable and locked away, which suggests a feeling of hopelessness or resignation. The use of words like "wretch" and "flightless and tottering" create a sense of sadness and despair, while the idea of a "song-filled air pocket of serenades" adds a touch of nostalgia and longing. Overall, the poem conveys a mood of sadness and disappointment, highlighting the persona's sense of loss and unfulfilled desires.

Ka ìwé ẹ̀kọ́ nípa Poetry (JAMB)

Poetry

Wo Idahun






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