JAMB UTME - Literature In English - 2004

This question is based on selected poems from Ker, D, et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Syinka, W. (ed.): Poems of Black African; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T. (eds.): A Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro, M. et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature-in-Enghish; Eruvbetine, A. E. et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides and Nwoga, D. I. (ed.)west African Verse.

...a huge senseless cathedral of doom'in Kofi Awoonor's The Cathedral implies

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The phrase 'a huge senseless cathedral of doom' in Kofi Awoonor's poem 'The Cathedral' implies meaningless foreign religious practices. The speaker in the poem expresses frustration and disappointment with the way in which Western religion has been imposed on African culture. The image of the cathedral, which represents the epitome of Western religious architecture, is described as "senseless" and a symbol of doom. The phrase suggests that the speaker sees the imposition of Western religion on African culture as a negative and destructive force.

This question is based on George Orwell's Animal Farm

The events in the novel are set in

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The events in the novel Animal Farm by George Orwell are set in an imagined world. The story takes place on a farm where the animals rebel against their human owner and establish their own society. The animals learn to read and write, create their own rules and government, and strive to build a better life for themselves. While the story has some similarities to real human societies and historical events, it is a work of fiction that presents an allegory of political power and corruption.

This question is based on Literary Appreciation

MR.BOROFO: I heartily curse the day my wife decided to go to

England. Ever since then,I have had nothing but we must do this because it is done in England, we mustn't do that, because it is not done by English people and so on ad nauseam.

The subject matter of the passage above is the

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This question is based on S.I Osammor's The Triumph of the Water Lily

'What is in the past is gone forever. it is only the present that belongs to us! Grasp what chance of happiness you can find at the moment with both hands!

The past in the extract above refers to

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This question is based on George Orwell's Animal Farm

The last major battle in the novel is the battle

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The last major battle in George Orwell's Animal Farm is the battle of the Windmill. This battle takes place after the pigs have completed their collaboration with the humans and are working with them to build the windmill. The animals are then attacked by the humans, who destroy the windmill. The animals successfully defend themselves and the farm from the humans, but at a great cost. Many animals are injured or killed, including Boxer the horse, who is later sold to a glue factory by the pigs.

This question is based on Literary Appreciation

He was an odd-looking duck, Inman was.

He was in his mid-fifties but still had a head of thick black hair, which began low on his forehead and was slicked back over his small round.

He seemed to be made of a series of balls piled one atop the other.

Tom Wolfe: A Man in Full

The author's attitude to inman in the passage above is one of

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The author's attitude towards Inman in the passage above is one of ridicule. The use of the phrase "odd-looking duck" and the description of Inman as being made up of a series of balls piled one atop the other suggest that the author is mocking or making fun of Inman's appearance. Additionally, the description of his hair as being slicked back over his small round head further reinforces this attitude of ridicule.

This question is based on S.I Osammor's The Triumph of the Water Lily

The preoccupation of the novel is

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This question is based on General Literary Appreciation

The poetic device that forcefully brings together two seemingly unrelated ideas or concepts is

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The poetic device that forcefully brings together two seemingly unrelated ideas or concepts is called conceit. It is used to create a surprising and striking comparison between two things that are not alike, but share some similarities. It helps to create an imaginative and often elaborate analogy or metaphor. For example, in John Donne's poem "A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning," he compares two lovers to the legs of a compass, which although separate, are still connected at the center.

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'Since you left here my mind longs after there Now in the dark I grope Keenly striving to cope'

Gbemisola Adeoti: Absence

The dominant technique in the lines above is

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This question is based on selected poems from Ker, D, et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Syinka, W. (ed.): Poems of Black African; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T. (eds.): A Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro, M. et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature-in-Enghish; Eruvbetine, A. E. et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides and Nwoga, D. I. (ed.)west African Verse.
The allusion to Eurydice's experience in Robert Frost's Wild Grapes in an imagery of death and

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This question is based on selected poems from Ker, D, et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Syinka, W. (ed.): Poems of Black African; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T. (eds.): A Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro, M. et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature-in-Enghish; Eruvbetine, A. E. et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides and Nwoga, D. I. (ed.)west African Verse.
Arthur Nortje's Nightfall is written against the backdrop of

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This question is based on J.P Clark's The Wives' Revolt

Imagery in the play is

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This question is based on General Literary Appreciation

The setting in pastoral poetry is usually

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The setting in pastoral poetry is usually idyllic. Pastoral poetry is a type of poetry that depicts rural life, nature, and the simple pleasures of life in a beautiful and harmonious way. The idyllic setting is often portrayed as a peaceful and idealized version of the countryside, where shepherds, nymphs, and other rural folk lead a carefree and uncomplicated life in communion with nature. This type of setting serves to create a sense of nostalgia and escape from the complexities of modern life.

This question is based on J.P Clark's The Wives' Revolt

The 'Proclamation' and 'Reclamation' segments of the play are performed

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In J.P Clark's The Wives' Revolt, the 'Proclamation' and 'Reclamation' segments of the play are performed both on-stage and off-stage. This means that some parts are performed by characters who are physically present on the stage while others are performed by a chorus of characters who are not visible to the audience and are located off-stage. So, the performance involves a combination of both on-stage and off-stage elements.

This question is based on Oliver Goldsmith's she Stoops to Conquer.

'There be two gentlemen in a post-chaise at the door. They have lost their way upon the forest....The two gentlemen in the excerpt above are

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The two gentlemen in the excerpt above are Marlow and Hastings.

This question is based on S.I Osammor's The Triumph of the Water Lily

Nkem leaves Odilis house because

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In the novel "The Triumph of the Water Lily" by S.I Osammor, Nkem leaves Odili's house because she is not a faithful wife. She had an affair with Christopher, who is Odili's friend, and feels guilty about it. She believes that leaving Odili's house is the right thing to do to make amends for her infidelity and to save her marriage.

This question is based on Abubakar Gimba's Witnesses to Tears

'A repulsive game, nonetheless. Majority participation in a voice doesn't turn it into a virtue,no matter the social standing of the participants.

The game referred to in the passage above is

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This question is based on J.P Clark's The Wives' Revolt

'But those are the hags and witches we wanted out of town.

The expression hags and witches refers to

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This question is based on selected poems from Ker, D, et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Syinka, W. (ed.): Poems of Black African; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T. (eds.): A Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro, M. et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature-in-Enghish; Eruvbetine, A. E. et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides and Nwoga, D. I. (ed.)west African Verse.

Kalu Uka's Earth to Earth concerned with the

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This question is based on Abubakar Gimba's Witnesses to Tears

In the novel, Serah dies of

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This question is based on General Literary Appreciation

For a play to be successful on stage, it must not be short of

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This question is based on Oliver Goldsmith's she Stoops to Conquer.

Miss Hardcastle is able to 'conquer' at the end of the play because of her

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This question is based on Literary Appreciation

This thing you are doing is too heavy for you' he said . I went to school only a little, but I have killed many many more years in this world than you have,'

Gabriel Okara: The Voice

It can be inferred from the passage above that the

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This question is based on J.P Clark's The Wives' Revolt

When does the play open and close?

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This question is based on General Literary Appreciation

A deliberate imitation of a literary style with the intention to ridicule is

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The deliberate imitation of a literary style with the intention of ridiculing or mocking it is known as parody. It is a form of satire that uses humor, irony, exaggeration, and other techniques to poke fun at a particular work or style. Parodies can take many forms, including literature, music, film, and art, and they often require a certain level of familiarity with the original work or style to fully appreciate the humor.

This question is based on Abubakar Gimba's Witnesses to Tears.In the novel, the foil to Lahab's character is

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This question is based on Oliver Goldsmith's she Stoops to Conquer.

One of the enriching features of the play is the

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The enriching feature of the play "She Stoops to Conquer" is the manipulation of appearance and reality. The play has many instances of mistaken identities and miscommunications between the characters, which create comic situations. The characters often assume false identities to achieve their goals, leading to humorous misunderstandings. This theme of appearance vs. reality is explored throughout the play, making it an enriching feature.

This question is based on George Orwell's Animal Farm

The turn of events in the novel shows that the novelist is

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This question is based on General Literary Appreciation

In a narration, the first person is

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In a narration, the first person refers to a participant in the story who is telling the story from their own perspective. It is a point of view where the narrator refers to themselves using first-person pronouns such as "I," "me," "my," and "mine." The first-person point of view can provide a more intimate and personal perspective on the events in the story, as the reader experiences the story through the narrator's thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Therefore, the correct answer is "a participant."

This question is based on selected poems from Ker, D. et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka, W. (ed.): Poems of Black Africa; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T.(eds.): A Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro, M. et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A.E.et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides and Nwoga D.I. (ed.): Weast African Verse.

In Cheney-Coker's Myopia, the attitude of the poet is one of

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This question is based on General Literary Appreciation

Point of denouement in a literary work is the

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The point of denouement in a literary work is the point of the resolution of the puzzling issues. It's the point in the plot where the mysteries and conflicts of the story are finally resolved, and the outcome of the plot becomes clear to the reader. It's the point where the tension and conflict that have been building throughout the story reach a climax and are finally resolved. In other words, it's the moment when the story's loose ends are tied up, and the reader gains a clear understanding of what has happened in the story.

This question is based on Literary Appreciation

The guilty are too well-fed to pass through the needle's eye of our scorn the noose of public contempt hangs idle at the market place'

Odia Ofeimun: The Poet Lied and other poems The allusion in the excerpt above is

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The allusion in the excerpt is biblical. The phrase "pass through the needle's eye" is a direct reference to a verse in the Bible (Matthew 19:24), where Jesus says, "it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God." This biblical allusion suggests that the rich and guilty in society are so well-fed and comfortable that they cannot pass through the narrow gate of moral judgment and accountability. The "noose of public contempt" hanging idle at the market place further emphasizes the lack of consequence and punishment for their wrongdoing. Overall, this allusion highlights the theme of social inequality and the corrupting influence of wealth and power in society.

This question is based on Literary Appreciation

'Everywhere now, freedom is on the loose And in its name, men and women slaughter One another with terrible abandon Carnage has become the means of Setting simple scores with our friends'

Okinba Launko: Pain Remembers, Love Rekindles

The dominant rhetorical device in the poem above is

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This question is based on General Literary Appreciation

The exclusive right given to authors to protect their works from unlawful production is

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The exclusive right given to authors to protect their works from unlawful production is called "a copyright." A copyright is a legal concept that gives the owner of a creative work the exclusive right to control its use and distribution. This means that only the copyright owner has the right to reproduce or distribute the work, or to create derivative works based on the original. The purpose of copyright is to encourage the creation and distribution of creative works by providing legal protection to authors and creators, and to ensure that they are appropriately compensated for their efforts.

This question is based on General Literary Appreciation

Melodrama is a theatrical performance in which

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'Senhor Jose got cold during the night. After having uttered those redundant useless words, here she is, he wasn't sure what else he should do. It was true that, after long and arduous labours, he had managed, at last to find the unknown woman, or rather, the place where she lay, a good six feet beneath an earth that still sustained him'

Jose Saramago: All the Names

What happens to the unknown woman in the passage above?

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Based on the passage, it can be inferred that the unknown woman is dead. The passage describes how Senhor Jose had found the "place where she lay, a good six feet beneath an earth" and that he wasn't sure what else he should do. Additionally, there is no mention of the woman being awake or running away, and falling asleep would not be relevant in the context.

This question is based on selected poems from Ker, D, et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Syinka, W. (ed.): Poems of Black African; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T. (eds.): A Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro, M. et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature-in-Enghish; Eruvbetine, A. E. et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides and Nwoga, D. I. (ed.)west African Verse.
In Acholonu's The Dissidents, the daughter of my father' is a

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This question is based on Literary Appreciation

Be him English

Be him African

Be him Nigerian

The lines above are an example of

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The lines "Be him English, Be him African, Be him Nigerian" are an example of anaphora. Anaphora is a literary device where a word or phrase is repeated at the beginning of successive phrases or sentences. In this case, the phrase "Be him" is repeated three times at the beginning of each phrase, emphasizing the importance of identity in relation to nationality and ethnicity.

This question is based on General Literary Appreciation

Periphrasis in poetic diction is marked by

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Periphrasis in poetic diction is marked by circumlocution. Circumlocution is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is replaced by a longer or more complex expression in order to convey a meaning in a more indirect or less offensive way. In other words, it is a roundabout way of saying something instead of directly stating it. This technique is often used in poetry to add elegance, variety, and depth to the language used.

This question is based on selected poems from Ker, D. et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka, W. (ed.): Poems of Black Africa; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T.(eds.): A Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro, M. et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A.E.et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides and Nwoga D.I. (ed.): Weast African Verse.

The subject matter of Wangusa's A Taxi Driver on His Death is

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I am alone
And the murmur of my lips carry song and tears homewards from a plain away from home
Okogbule Wonodi. "Lament for Shola".
The poet-persona here expresses a feeling of

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The poet-persona in this excerpt expresses a feeling of nostalgia, which is a longing for a place or time that has passed. The use of the phrase "away from home" suggests that the persona is in a place that is not familiar or comfortable to them, and the mention of tears and the word "lament" further emphasize the sense of sadness and loss. The persona is alone and their lips carry a song and tears homewards, which indicates a strong desire to return to a place that is familiar and comforting, but which is currently out of reach.

This question is based on Literary Appreciation

'My brother you flash your teeth in response to every hypocrisy.

My brother with gold-rimmed glasses You give your master a blue-eyed faithful look.

My poor brother in immaculate evening dress

Screaming and whispering and pleading in the parlours of condescension'.

Diop: The Renegade

The poet's attitude here is

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In the given passage, the poet is criticizing and mocking someone (referred to as "my brother") for being a hypocrite and a sycophant. The tone is mocking and contemptuous, which suggests a sarcastic attitude. Therefore, the poet's attitude is sarcastic.

This question is based on selected poems from Ker, D, et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Syinka, W. (ed.): Poems of Black African; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T. (eds.): A Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro, M. et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature-in-Enghish; Eruvbetine, A. E. et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides and Nwoga, D. I. (ed.)west African Verse.
'Love and loveless hate' and 'Love lusterless word' in Lenrie Peters 'She Came in Silken Drapes ] suggest that

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This question is based on J.P Clark's The Wives' Revolt

The tradition of Erhuwaren endorses

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This question is based on George Orwell's Animal Farm

The ideological leader of the revolution in the novel is

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The ideological leader of the revolution in George Orwell's Animal Farm is Old Major. Old Major is a wise old boar who is respected by all the animals on the farm. He is the one who comes up with the idea of a rebellion against their human owner, Mr. Jones, and teaches the animals the song "Beasts of England" which becomes the anthem of the revolution. Old Major is the one who inspires the animals to fight for their freedom and equal rights. He explains to them that their miserable lives are a result of the exploitation by humans and that they should rise up against them. Old Major's speech serves as a foundation for the principles of Animalism, which becomes the basis of the revolution. Although Old Major dies before the rebellion takes place, his vision and teachings remain at the heart of the animal's struggle for freedom. Therefore, he is considered the ideological leader of the revolution.

This question is based on selected poems from Ker, D, et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Syinka, W. (ed.): Poems of Black African; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T. (eds.): A Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro, M. et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature-in-Enghish; Eruvbetine, A. E. et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides and Nwoga, D. I. (ed.)west African Verse.

The persona in Kassam's Maji Maji represents the

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This question is based on selected poems from Ker, D, et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Syinka, W. (ed.): Poems of Black African; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T. (eds.): A Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro, M. et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature-in-Enghish; Eruvbetine, A. E. et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides and Nwoga, D. I. (ed.)west African Verse.

David Diop's Loser of Everything can be seen as

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David Diop's poem "Loser of Everything" can be seen as an account of warfare between an African community and an invading force. The poem depicts the brutal and devastating effects of war on African communities, including the loss of loved ones, property, and even identity. The speaker in the poem mourns the destruction and devastation wrought by war, and laments the fact that his people have become "losers of everything." The poem can be interpreted as a commentary on the destructive legacy of colonialism and the struggles faced by African nations to regain their independence and rebuild their communities in the aftermath of war. Therefore, the correct option is: - an account of warfare between an African community and an invading force.

This question is based on Oliver Goldsmith's she Stoops to Conquer.

The epilogue of the play deals with the impermanence of

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The epilogue of the play "She Stoops to Conquer" deals with the impermanence of "love." This is because the epilogue talks about how the play might not be remembered in the future, but as long as people continue to fall in love, the sentiments and emotions of the play will always be relevant. The speaker of the epilogue says that love is the only thing that can outlast the passage of time and the changing tastes of society. Therefore, it can be concluded that the impermanence of love is the main theme of the epilogue.

This question is based on General Literary Appreciation

A dramatic composition or musical play in which many or all the words are sung is called

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A dramatic composition or musical play in which many or all the words are sung is called an "opera". In an opera, the story is typically conveyed through music, singing, and sometimes dance, rather than through spoken dialogue. The singers in an opera are accompanied by an orchestra, and the music is often composed specifically for the production. Operas can be performed in a variety of languages and can cover a range of subject matter, from tragedies to comedies.

This question is based on Oliver Goldsmith's she Stoops to Conquer.

The major thematic preoccupation of her play is

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The major thematic preoccupation of Oliver Goldsmith's play "She Stoops to Conquer" is the problems of class and English mannerisms. The play is a satire that pokes fun at the mannerisms of the English upper class and highlights the problems of class distinction. The play portrays the upper-class characters as snobbish and pretentious, while the lower-class characters are portrayed as genuine and sincere. The play also explores the theme of mistaken identity, as the characters struggle to distinguish between the upper and lower classes. Overall, "She Stoops to Conquer" is a commentary on the social hierarchy of 18th century England and the challenges of navigating class distinctions in society.