WAEC SSCE - Literature In English - 2018

Before a play is performed, it is ___________

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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.

A Sonnet has a final couplet when it has___________

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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.

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___________

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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.

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___________

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The eight-line part of a Petrarchan sonnet is the________________

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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.

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__________---

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

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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.

Weeping Pilliow illustrates________

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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.

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

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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.

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___________

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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.

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________

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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.

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

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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____________

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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.

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_______

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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.

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

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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.

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____________

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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________________

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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 ______

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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_________

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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.

Diction is a writer's choice of___________-

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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.

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

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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.

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_____________

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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.

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 _________

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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___________

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Who lied in the chapel
Now lies in the Abbey

 The dominant device used is___________-

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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___________

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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_________

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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____________

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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.

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_____________

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

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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.

He is my most beloved enemy ilustrates__________

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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.

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 ______________

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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".

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 __________

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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_________

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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.

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_________

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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.

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 ______________

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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.

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___________

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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___________

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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.

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___________

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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.

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___________

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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___________

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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.

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_____________

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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___________

Bayanin Amsa

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.

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_____________-

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

Bayanin Amsa

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.

The Main Character in a Play or Novel is the ____________

Bayanin Amsa

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.

A poem which celebrates simple country life is___________

Bayanin Amsa

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.

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____________

Bayanin Amsa

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.

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__________

Bayanin Amsa

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.

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

To set aganist me for your merriment.

The lines illustrate__________

Bayanin Amsa

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.

Section B: NON - AFRICAN DRAMA

OLIVER GOLDSMITH - SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER

What makes Mr. Hardcastle a humorous character?

Bayanin Amsa

None

Examine the use of repetition and rhetorical question in Diop’s “Vanity”.

Bayanin Amsa

None

Section B: NON - AFRICAN DRAMA

SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER - OLIVER GOLDSMITH

Examine the importance of the Jewels in the play

Bayanin Amsa

None

Section A: AFRICAN DRAMA

HARVEST OF CORRUPTION - FRANK OGODO OGBECHE

Consider Aloho as a foil to Ogeyi.

Bayanin Amsa

None

SECTION F: NON-AFRICAN PROSE

THE CASTLE OF OTRANTO - HORACE WALPOLE

Comment on the issue of male dominance in the novel.

Bayanin Amsa

None

Section B: NON - AFRICAN DRAMA

SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER - OLIVER GOLDSMITH

Assess the role of Tony Lumpkin in the play.

Bayanin Amsa

None

Comment on the poet’s use of imagery in The Dining Table.

Bayanin Amsa

None

SECTION E - African Prose

LONELY DAYS - BAYO ADEBOWALE

Examine the author's narrative technique in the novel?

Bayanin Amsa

None

SECTION F: NON - AFRICAN PROSE

RICHARD WRIGHT: Native Son

How does fear influence Bigger Thomas’ actions in the novel?

Bayanin Amsa

None

SECTION F: NON-AFRICAN PROSE

HORACE WALPOLE: The Castle of Otranto

Examine the importance of Frair Jerome in the development of the plot.

Bayanin Amsa

None

Section B: NON - AFRICAN DRAMA

A RAISIN IN THE SUN - LORRAINE HANSBERRY

What is the significance of Karl Linder's visit to the Youngers?

Bayanin Amsa

None

Section B: NON - AFRICAN DRAMA

OLIVER GOLDSMITH - SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER

How do Young Marlow and Hastings view Tony Lumpkin in the play?

Bayanin Amsa

None

SECTION C: AFRICAN POETRY

Examine the use of contrast in Okara's "Piano and Drums'

Bayanin Amsa

None

Section B: NON AFRICAN DRAMA

LORRAINE HANSBERRY - A Raisin In The Sun

Compare George Murchison’s and Karl Linder’s attitudes to the Younger family.

Bayanin Amsa

None

Section A: AFRICAN DRAMA

FRANK OGODO OGBECHE - Harvest of Corruption

Examine the role of religion in the play.

Bayanin Amsa

None

SECTION E - African Prose

LONELY DAYS - BAYO ADEBOWALE

"No woman's life is ever complete without a man" How is this applicable to Yaremi in the Novel?

Bayanin Amsa

None

Section A: AFRICAN DRAMA

FRANK OGODO OGBECHE - Harvest of Corruption

Discuss the major female characters in the play.

Bayanin Amsa

None

Section A: AFRICAN DRAMA

BLOOD OF A STRANGER — DELE CHARLEY

Assess Santigi's reign as King of Mando land. 

Bayanin Amsa

None

SECTION F: NON - AFRICAN PROSE

NATIVE SON - RICHARD WRIGHT

What have you learned about black life from the conversation between Bigger and Gus at the entrance of the pool room?

Bayanin Amsa

None

Section B: NON AFRICAN DRAMA

A RAISIN IN THE SUN - LORRAINE HANSBERRY

Trace the transformation of Walter "Into his manhood' in the play?

Bayanin Amsa

None

Section B: NON - AFRICAN DRAMA

SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER - OLIVER GOLDSMITH

Discuss the significance of night to the play.

Bayanin Amsa

None

SECTION E - African Prose

FACELESS - AMMA DARKO

Comment on the significance of Sodom and Gomorrah in the Novel

Bayanin Amsa

None

SECTION A: African Drama

DELE CHARLEY: The Blood of a Stranger

Consider the view that tradition triumphs in the play.

Bayanin Amsa

None

SECTION E: African Prose

AMMA DARKO: Faceless

Comment on Kabria’s challenges in the novel.

Bayanin Amsa

None

SECTION F: NON - AFRICAN PROSE

RICHARD WRIGHT: Native Son

How does the media respond to the disappearance of Mary Dalton in the novel?

Bayanin Amsa

None

SECTION F: NON-AFRICAN PROSE

THE CASTLE OF OTRANTO - HORACE WALPOLE

What does Theodore’s encounter with Isabella in the cavern in the forest reveal about his character?

Bayanin Amsa

None

SECTION E - African Prose

AMMA DARKO - FACELESS

Show how women are discriminated against in the novel.

Bayanin Amsa

None

SECTION F: NON-AFRICAN PROSE

THE CASTLE OF OTRANTO - HORACE WALPOLE

Examine the relationship between Manfred and Hippolita

Bayanin Amsa

None

Section B: NON AFRICAN DRAMA

LORRAINE HANSBERRY - A Raisin In The Sun

To what extent are the dreams of the Younger family fulfilled in the play?

Bayanin Amsa

None

SECTION F: NON - AFRICAN PROSE

NATIVE SON - RICHARD WRIGHT

Discuss the role of the black clergy in the Novel?

Bayanin Amsa

None

Section A: AFRICAN DRAMA

FRANK OGODO OGBECHE - Harvest of Corruption

Examine the portrayal of Ochuole in the play.

Bayanin Amsa

None

SECTION F: NON-AFRICAN PROSE

THE CASTLE OF OTRANTO - HORACE WALPOLE

Comment on the significance of Conrad's death in the novel?

Bayanin Amsa

None

SECTION E - African Prose

BAYO ADEBOWALE: Lonely Days

Discuss Ajumobi as a man and husband in the novel.

Bayanin Amsa

None

Section A: AFRICAN DRAMA

FRANK OGODO OGBECHE - Harvest of Corruption

How does Chief Haladu Ade-Amaka manipulate justice to his advantage?

Bayanin Amsa

None

SECTION A: African Drama

DELE CHARLEY: The Blood of a Stranger

Comment on Wara as an admirable character.

Bayanin Amsa

None

SECTION E: African Prose

AMMA DARKO: Faceless

Assess the role of MUTE in the novel.

Bayanin Amsa

None

SECTION A: African Drama

DELE CHARLEY: The Blood of a Stranger

Discuss the contribution of Parker to the development of the play.

Bayanin Amsa

None

SECTION D: NON-AFRICAN POETRY

How does the poet present death as a voyage in "Crossing the Bar"?

Bayanin Amsa

None

SECTION E: African Prose

AMMA DARKO: Faceless

Examine the role and significance of Sylv Po in the novel.

Bayanin Amsa

None

SECTION E - African Prose

BAYO ADEBOWALE: Lonely Days

How does Ajumobi’s death contribute to the development of the plot?

Bayanin Amsa

None

SECTION E - African Prose

FACELESS - AMMA DARKO

Explain Kabira's presence in the hairdressing salon at Agbogboshie.

Bayanin Amsa

None

SECTION D: NON-AFRICAN POETRY

Comment on the theme of uncertainty in “Crossing the Bar”

Bayanin Amsa

None

SECTION F: NON - AFRICAN PROSE

RICHARD WRIGHT: Native Son

What are Bigger’s reasons for his bitterness against the white man in the novel?

Bayanin Amsa

None

Section A: AFRICAN DRAMA

THE BLOOD OF A STRANGER — DELE CHARLEY 

How does the love for wealth and power influence the actions of the characters in the play?

Bayanin Amsa

None

Discuss the use of any three images in Frost’s “Birches”

Bayanin Amsa

None

SECTION A: African Drama

DELE CHARLEY: The Blood of a Stranger

Consider the view that Whitehead is not to blame for the troubles of Mando land.

Bayanin Amsa

None

Section B: NON AFRICAN DRAMA

LORRAINE HANSBERRY - A Raisin In The Sun

Discuss the living conditions of the Younger family.

Bayanin Amsa

None

SECTION E - African Prose

BAYO ADEBOWALE: Lonely Days

What impression do you form of Yaremi in the novel?

Bayanin Amsa

None

SECTION D: NON-AFRICAN POETRY

Examine Blake's use of diction in The School Boy.

Bayanin Amsa

None

SECTION F: NON-AFRICAN PROSE

HORACE WALPOLE: The Castle of Otranto

Comment on Manfred’s greed for power in the novel.

Bayanin Amsa

None

SECTION F: NON - AFRICAN PROSE

RICHARD WRIGHT: Native Son

With reference to three symbols, discuss Wright’s use of symbolism in the novel.

Bayanin Amsa

None

Comment on Birches as a descriptive poem

Bayanin Amsa

None

Discuss the theme of oppression in “The Dining Table”.

Bayanin Amsa

None

SECTION E - African Prose

BAYO ADEBOWALE: Lonely Days

Examine the attitude of the people of Kufi towards death in the novel.

Bayanin Amsa

None

Consider the theme of culture neglect in Diop’s Vanity

Bayanin Amsa

None

Section A: AFRICAN DRAMA

HARVEST OF CORRUPTION - FRANK OGODO OGBECHE

Comment on the proceedings of the Wasa High Court of Justice 

Bayanin Amsa

None

Section B: NON AFRICAN DRAMA

LORRAINE HANSBERRY - A Raisin In The Sun

Comment on the relationship between Walter and Ruth Younger in the play.

Bayanin Amsa

None

SECTION C: AFRICAN POETRY

Comment on the mood of the poet in "Ambush"

Bayanin Amsa

None

Section B: NON - AFRICAN DRAMA

OLIVER GOLDSMITH - SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER

Discuss the significance of the alehouse in the play.

Bayanin Amsa

None

Examine the relationship between God and man in The Pulley.

Bayanin Amsa

None