Characterisation in a novel refers to the _____?

characters and the way they behave

writer's opinion of the characters

way the characters are revealed to the reader

characters and the way they behave

reader's opinion of the character

Which of these is the meaning of “CAST”?

a list of all characters in a drama

the person who writes the drama

a list of protagonists in a drama

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

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

movement and gesture for the screen and audience

speech, movement and gesture for the stage only

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

speech, gesture and movement for the screen and radio

JAMB UTME - Literature In English - 2018

Question 1 Report

The question is based on Bayo Adebowale's LONELY DAYS

Yaremi's only son is______?

Alani Correct answer

Wande

Olode

Deyo

Answer Details

Yaremi's only son is Alani.

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Question 2 Report

The question is based on Richard Writer’s Native Son

Bigger kills Mary due to______?

Fear Correct answer

Hatred

Envy

Distrust

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Question 3 Report

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

"Great Orators in the assembly, and poor nannies at home." Those being ridiculed here are the_________?

Husbands Correct answer

Old Women

Wives

Spinsters

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Question 4 Report

The question is based on Bayo Adebowale's LONELY DAYS

In the novel, bage cape signifies everlasting ________?

happiness

sorrow

freedom Correct answer

despair

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Question 5 Report

A literary work in which the characters and events are used as symbols is known as _________?

characteristics

allegory

Correct answer

metaphor

parallelism

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A literary work in which the characters and events are used as symbols is known as an allegory. An allegory is a story or narrative that has a hidden meaning or moral message conveyed through the use of symbols. In an allegory, characters and events represent abstract ideas or concepts, often related to politics, religion, or morality. For example, the novel "Animal Farm" by George Orwell is an allegory in which the animals on a farm overthrow their human owner and attempt to create a society based on equality and freedom. However, the pigs gradually become corrupt and oppressive, representing the rise of Stalinism in the Soviet Union. The animals and events in the story are symbolic of real-life figures and events, allowing the author to criticize political systems and social issues in a veiled and often satirical way. Overall, an allegory is a powerful literary device that can be used to convey complex ideas and messages in a way that is engaging, thought-provoking, and often entertaining.

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Question 6 Report

"Hide me now, when night children haunt the earth" Wole Soyinka: "Night".

Night children in the stanza above reacts the consciousness of__________

birds

armed robbers Correct answer

animals

spirit beings

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Question 7 Report

How can I look at Oyo and say I hate long shiny cars? How can I come to the children and despise international schools? And Koomson comes; and the family sees Jesus Christ in him…

The feeling conveyed by the speaker above is one of_____________

Anger

Alienation

Hope

Despair Correct answer

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Question 8 Report

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

"O heaven; How got she out?
O treason of the blood!
Father; from hence trust not your daughters' minds
By what you see them act. Is there not charms
By which the property of youth and maid-hood
May be abused?

The speaker of the excerpt above is________

Brabantio Correct answer

Othello

Gratiano

Roderigo

Answer Details

The speaker of the excerpt above is Brabantio. In this passage, Brabantio is expressing his shock and dismay at the news that his daughter, Desdemona, has eloped with Othello. He exclaims, "O heaven; How got she out? O treason of the blood!," expressing his disbelief that his own daughter could have betrayed him in such a way. Brabantio then addresses his fellow fathers, warning them not to trust their daughters based solely on their outward actions. He suggests that there may be charms or tricks that can be used to deceive them and corrupt their "property of youth and maid-hood." Overall, Brabantio's speech highlights the theme of deception and the danger of trusting appearances in the play, as well as the tension between fathers and daughters in Elizabethan society.

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Question 9 Report

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

Brabantio is opposed to the relationship between Othello and Desdemona because_________

he prefers lago

Othello is a moor Correct answer

Rodgerigo woos her first

Desdemona is too young

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Question 10 Report

What structure is poetry written in?

sentences and paragraphs

sentences and stanzas

lines and paragraphs

lines and stanzas Correct answer

Answer Details

A poem is a poem when it is written in lines and stanzas, any other writing without the division into lines and stanzas is not a poem.

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Question 11 Report

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

Room 101 symbolises a place of________???

rest

fun

humiliation

torture Correct answer

Answer Details

In George Orwell's novel "Nineteen Eighty-Four," Room 101 symbolizes a place of "torture." It is a place in the Ministry of Love where prisoners are taken and subjected to their worst fears and phobias. The purpose of Room 101 is to break a person's spirit and make them betray their deepest-held beliefs and loyalties. The protagonist of the novel, Winston Smith, is taken to Room 101 and subjected to the most excruciating pain and terror he can imagine. The idea is that once a person has been broken in Room 101, they become completely subservient to the Party and are willing to do whatever it takes to avoid being sent back there. Overall, Room 101 symbolizes the ultimate power of the Party and the extent to which it is willing to go to maintain control over its citizens. It represents the darkest and most terrifying aspects of the totalitarian regime that Orwell warns against in his novel.

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Question 12 Report

Tell me not, sweet, I am unkind" illustrates_________

inversion

paradox Correct answer

humor

mood

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The line "Tell me not, sweet, I am unkind" illustrates a paradox. A paradox is a statement or situation that contradicts itself or seems to be untrue or impossible. In this case, the speaker is saying "Tell me not (that I am unkind)," which means "Do not tell me that I am not kind," but at the same time, the speaker is acknowledging that they might be unkind. This creates a contradiction or an apparent absurdity that makes the statement paradoxical. Paradoxes are often used in literature, poetry, or philosophy to challenge conventional thinking and to make the reader or listener think more deeply about a subject.

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Question 13 Report

The main aim of caricature is to_______?

describe

expose

emphasise

ridicule Correct answer

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The main aim of caricature is to ridicule. Caricature is a form of artistic expression that exaggerates or distorts the features of a person or thing in order to create a humorous or critical representation. The purpose of caricature is often to poke fun at, mock, or criticize the subject, whether it be a political figure, celebrity, or social issue. By exaggerating certain features or traits, the artist is able to draw attention to the subject's flaws or idiosyncrasies and make a statement through humor or satire.

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Question 14 Report

?I cannot rest from travel: I will drink, life to the lees, all times I have enjoyed greatly, have suffered greatly?. A.L. Tennyson: ?Ulysses?

The lines above inform the reader that the poet

as determined to suffer

Has his poetic imagination kindled Correct answer

Will cure his sour mood

Will not drink much

Answer Details

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

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Question 15 Report

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

metaphor

fable

comedy

soliloquy Correct answer

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The correct answer is "soliloquy". A soliloquy is a literary device used in a play where a character speaks their thoughts aloud, as if talking to themselves, without any other characters present or listening. It is often used to reveal the innermost thoughts and emotions of the character, and can provide insight into their motivations and actions. Soliloquies are typically delivered by one character alone on stage, and can be either serious or comedic in tone. Shakespeare is famous for using soliloquies in his plays, such as Hamlet's "To be or not to be" speech.

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Question 16 Report

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

"Those who have full breasts have walked out, and that leaves you, me, and the old girls returned_______

front of the veranda of Okoro's house Correct answer

the-kitchen, upstairs

Okoro?s front yard, down stage

the direction of the kitchen, off stage

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Question 17 Report

Use the following excerpt to answer the question.

"I wonder how long, you awful parasites,
Shall share with me this little bed.
And awake me. from my sweet dreams be lost,
Sucking blood from my poor head...
Mbure: "To Bed-Bug"

The poet persona expresses dismay about________

bet

cockroaches Correct answer

grasshoppers

light opera

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Question 18 Report

Serrated Shadows, through dark leaves,
Till, bathed in warm suffusion of your dapped cells
sensation pained me, faceless, silent as night thieves
Wole Soyinka: "Night"

The dominant mood in the lines above is one at____________

apprehension Correct answer

defiance

joy

indifference

Answer Details

The dominant mood in the lines from Wole Soyinka's poem "Night" is one of apprehension. The use of words like "serrated shadows," "dark leaves," and "night thieves" create a sense of unease and suggest that danger may be lurking in the shadows. The reference to a "warm suffusion" may initially create a feeling of comfort, but the subsequent use of "sensation pained me, faceless" implies that the speaker is experiencing discomfort or pain, and the overall tone remains apprehensive. Therefore, the answer to the question is option A: apprehension.

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Question 19 Report

A “sub-chapter” in a piece of drama is a______________

Act

Setting

Verse

Scene Correct answer

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A "sub-chapter" in a piece of drama is called a "scene." A scene is a section of a play that takes place in a specific location and time, and involves a particular set of characters. Think of it like a short chapter within a larger story. Scenes can be used to advance the plot, develop characters, or provide exposition to the audience. Within an act, there can be multiple scenes that help to structure the play and keep the story moving forward.

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Question 20 Report

A literary device in which parts of a sentence are grammatically the same, or are similar in construction Is known as__________

Simile

Aside

Parallelism Correct answer

Irony

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A literary device in which parts of a sentence are grammatically the same, or are similar in construction is known as "Parallelism". Parallelism is the repetition of a grammatical structure in a sentence to create balance and emphasis. It is used to add clarity and emphasis to a sentence and make it more memorable.

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Question 21 Report

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

In the play. the central idea is that gender equity_______?

both undesirable and unattainable

desirable and unattainable

attainable and desirable Correct answer

obnoxious and desirable

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The central idea in J.P Clark's "Wives Revolt" is that gender equity is desirable and unattainable. The play likely explores the theme of gender equality and the difficulties and obstacles faced by women in achieving equal rights and treatment. The idea that it is both desirable and unattainable suggests that the characters in the play see the value in gender equity, but find it difficult to achieve due to societal norms and expectations.

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Question 22 Report

Your head is like a drum that is beaten for spirits
Yours ears are like the fans used for blowing fire.

The lines above are a good example of_________

caricature

ridicule

satire

lampoon Correct answer

Answer Details

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Question 23 Report

The writer of a poem is called__________?

author

Poet

Correct answer

Writer

Narrator

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The writer of a poem is called a poet. A poet is someone who writes poems, which are a form of artistic expression that use language to convey emotion, ideas, or images. Poetry can take many forms, including sonnets, haikus, free verse, and more, and poets use a variety of literary devices such as rhyme, meter, and metaphor to create their works. So, if someone writes a poem, they are generally referred to as a poet.

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Question 24 Report

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

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

internal security

wealth and capitalism

freedom and democracy Correct answer

sovereignty forestall reconciliation

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Question 25 Report

What is the narrator of a poem called?

author

speaker

Correct answer

narrator

Voice

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The narrator of a poem is typically called the "speaker." In poetry, the speaker is the voice behind the words of the poem. It is the persona created by the poet to convey their thoughts, feelings, and experiences through the poem. The speaker may or may not be the same person as the poet, and the speaker's identity may be explicit or implied in the text of the poem. The speaker is the one who is "speaking" the words of the poem, and they are the one who is addressing the reader or the audience. The speaker's voice can be characterized by its tone, style, and language, and it can convey a wide range of emotions and attitudes. It is important to note that the speaker is not the same as the author, who is the person who wrote the poem. The author may have created the speaker as a persona through which to convey their ideas and emotions, but the speaker is a fictional construct within the world of the poem. Therefore, if someone is asking about the narrator of a poem, they are likely referring to the speaker, who is the voice behind the words of the poem.

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Question 26 Report

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

Alliteration Correct answer

Rhyme

Satire

Digression

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"Peter's pretty partner paid the bills" is an example of alliteration. Alliteration is a literary device where words in a phrase or sentence repeat the same sound, usually the first sound, creating a musical or rhythmic effect. In the phrase "Peter's pretty partner paid the bills," the repeated "p" sound is an example of alliteration.

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Question 27 Report

Which element of drama tells the actor what to do?

dialogue

stage directions Correct answer

cast

scenes

Answer Details

The element of drama that tells the actor what to do is the "stage directions." Stage directions are written instructions in a script that describe the physical actions, movements, and expressions of the characters, as well as the placement of props and set pieces on the stage. These instructions are usually indicated in italics or enclosed in brackets and are intended to guide the actors, director, and other production team members on how to bring the play to life. For example, a stage direction might indicate that a character should enter from stage left, pick up a pen from the desk, and begin writing a letter while pacing back and forth. Actors use these stage directions as a roadmap to bring their characters to life, and to help create a cohesive and believable performance for the audience.

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Question 28 Report

Group of lines are called _____

Sentences

Stanzas Correct answer

Danzas

Line Grouping

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A group of lines in poetry is called a "Stanza". A stanza is a unit of a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose, made up of a group of lines often separated by a blank line. Stanzas help to divide a poem into sections and can have a specific structure, such as the number of lines or rhyme scheme.

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Question 29 Report

He who writes a prose is a__________?

Poet

Writer

Author Correct answer

Actor

Answer Details

An Author is who writes a prose

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Question 30 Report

"... They do not see the funeral plies, At home eating up the forests..." J.P Clark: ?Casualties"

The imagery created in the above excerpt is achieved through______

Metaphor Correct answer

personification

Synecdoche

Metonymy

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Question 31 Report

Define ?rhyme??

comparing two things using ?like? or ?as?

the repetition of a letter

the repetition of an ending sound Correct answer

the repetition of vowel sounds

Answer Details

A rhyme is a repetition of similar sounds in the final stressed syllables and any following syllable of two or more words. It is the correspondence of sound between or the endings of words, especially when used at the end of lines in poetry

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Question 32 Report

In drama, the antagonist is_____________

the director of the drama

the evil witch

the character opposing the lead character Correct answer

the “harsh guy

Answer Details

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

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Question 33 Report

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

The mutual exchange of abuse in the play is reminiscent of_________

Ikaki

Udje Correct answer

Etiyeri

Ekpe

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Question 34 Report

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

Othello kills Desdemona because the_______

former is jealous Correct answer

former's race is insulted

latter is a witch

latter is an idol

Answer Details

Othello kills Desdemona because the former is jealous. In the play, Othello is consumed by jealousy after Iago, his trusted ensign, convinces him that his wife, Desdemona, has been unfaithful with Cassio, one of his officers. Othello's jealousy leads him to kill Desdemona, despite her protests of innocence.

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Question 35 Report

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

"Soft you; a word or two before you go. I have done the state some service and they knew? No more of

travelling

Sick

Dying Correct answer

Eloping

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Question 36 Report

A fable is a story in which________?

allegations are made about characters

animal is or things are used as characters Correct answer

there is an important setting

the story is told in poetic form

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Fable is a literary genre: a succinct fictional story, in prose or verse, that features animals, legendary creatures, plants, inanimate objects, or forces of nature that are anthropomorphized (given human qualities, such as the ability to speak human language) and that illustrates or leads to a particular moral lesson...

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Question 37 Report

In the theatre, words spoken by a character that are meant to be heard by the audience but not by the other characters on stage is called_________?

aside

Correct answer

soliloquy

acoustic

tone

Answer Details

In the theatre, words spoken by a character that are meant to be heard by the audience but not by the other characters on stage is called an "aside." An aside is a dramatic device in which the character speaks directly to the audience, often revealing their thoughts or feelings, providing additional context or commentary, or simply adding humor or drama to the scene. It is different from a soliloquy, which is a longer speech that is delivered by a character alone on stage, and not addressed to any other character or the audience. "Acoustic" refers to sound, and "tone" refers to the quality or character of a sound or voice, but neither term is specific to the theatre or to the definition provided.

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Question 38 Report

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

In their fight, the women settle at Iyara in order to_______?

Cure cross-piece

Hurt their husbands Correct answer

Forestall reconciliation

Seeks peace

Answer Details

In J.P Clark's "Wives Revolt," the women settle at Iyara as a way to prevent reconciliation with their husbands. They did this because they were unhappy with their treatment by their husbands and wanted to take a stand to show that they wouldn't tolerate it any longer. By settling at Iyara, the women were making it clear that they were not going to return to their previous situation and were willing to take action to achieve their goals.

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Question 39 Report

In literacy work, verbal irony refers to a _________?

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

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

difficult situation which defies a local or rational resolution

device in which the actor on stage

Answer Details

Verbal irony refers to a device in which the speaker means the opposite of what they say. In other words, the speaker says one thing but actually means the opposite. This can be used for humorous purposes or to make a sarcastic or critical comment. For example, if someone says "what a beautiful day" on a rainy and gloomy day, they are using verbal irony because they do not actually mean that it is a beautiful day.

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Question 40 Report

Use the following excerpt to answer the question.

And awake me. from my sweet dreams be lost,
Sucking blood from my poor head...
Mbure: "To Bed-Bug"

The lines are an example of a________?

limerick Correct answer

lampoon

light verse

light opera

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