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

A fable is a story in which________?

animal is or things are used as characters

allegations are made about characters

animal is or things are used as characters

the story is told in poetic form

?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

Has his poetic imagination kindled

JAMB UTME - Literature In English - 2018

Question 1 Report

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

ill-starred wench: Pale as thy smoke; When we shall meet at compt"
The device used in the line above is__________

Simile Correct answer

Pun

Metaphor

Paradox

Answer Details

A simile is a figure of speech that makes a comparison, showing similarities between two different things. Unlike a metaphor, a simile draws resemblance with the help of the words “like” or “as.” This means that it is a direct comparison.

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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__________

Simile

Aside

Parallelism Correct answer

Irony

Answer Details

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 3 Report

Tell me not, sweet, I am unkind" illustrates_________

inversion

paradox Correct answer

humor

mood

Answer Details

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 4 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 5 Report

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

euphemism

synecdoche

catharsis

oxymoron Correct answer

Answer Details

The word that describes the juxtaposition of two contrasting ideas in a line of poetry is "oxymoron." An oxymoron is a figure of speech in which two opposite or contradictory ideas are combined to create a new meaning. For example, the phrase "jumbo shrimp" combines the words "jumbo," which means large, and "shrimp," which means small, to create a paradoxical or ironic effect. In poetry, oxymorons can be used to create a sense of tension or to highlight the complexity of a situation or emotion. The other options - "euphemism," "synecdoche," and "catharsis" - do not accurately describe this literary technique.

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Question 6 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 7 Report

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

Synecdoche

Prose

Oxymoron Correct answer

Aside

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

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Question 8 Report

A literacy genre which directly imitates human actions is______?

Drama Correct answer

comedy

Prose

Poetry

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The literacy genre that directly imitates human actions is Drama. Drama is a genre of literature that involves the performance of written dialogues and actions by actors on stage or in front of a camera. It usually tells a story through the actions and words of its characters, rather than through the narrator's voice. By imitating human actions, drama brings the story to life and helps the audience to connect with the characters and their experiences. Comedy, prose, and poetry do not necessarily imitate human actions in the same direct way as drama.

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Question 9 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 10 Report

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

The poet in the excerpt above uses

litotes

symbolism

onomatopoeia Correct answer

aliteration

Answer Details

Onomatopoeia is defined as a word which imitates the natural sounds of a thing. It creates a sound effect that mimics the thing described, making the description more expressive and interesting.

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Question 11 Report

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

movement and gesture for the screen and audience

speech, movement and gesture for the stage only

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

Correct answer

speech, gesture and movement for the screen and radio

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Drama is the representation of a complete series of actions through the use of speech, movement, and gesture. This can be performed on stage, screen, and radio. In drama, actors use their bodies, voices, and movements to bring the story to life and convey the emotions and actions of the characters they are portraying. Drama can be performed in a variety of settings, but regardless of the medium, it always involves the use of speech, movement, and gesture to tell a story.

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Question 12 Report

Tension between the protagonist and the antagonist is called______

Climax Correct answer

Concrete

Conflict

Confident

Answer Details

The climax (turning point) of a narrative work is its point of highest tension between the protagonist and the antagonist in a drama

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Question 13 Report

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

Paragraph

Theme

Chapters Correct answer

Characters

Answer Details

This element shows how sections are separated into parts with numbers and titles is called "Chapters". Chapters are sections within a book or document that are separated and labeled with numbers and titles to organize the content and make it easier to navigate.

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Question 14 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 15 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 16 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

Answer Details

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 17 Report

The writer of a poem is called__________?

author

Poet

Correct answer

Writer

Narrator

Answer Details

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 18 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 19 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

Answer Details

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 20 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 most dominant figure of speech in the excerpt is________

metaphor

simile

personification Correct answer

hyperbole

Answer Details

The most dominant figure of speech in the excerpt is personification. Personification is a figure of speech in which non-human things are given human qualities or characteristics. In the excerpt, the bed bugs are referred to as "awful parasites" and are accused of "sharing" the bed with the speaker, "awakening" them from their sleep, and "sucking" blood from their head. These actions are all human qualities that are attributed to the bed bugs, which are non-human. This creates a sense of empathy between the speaker and the bed bugs, and also serves to emphasize the speaker's annoyance and frustration with the bed bugs. The other options - metaphor, simile, and hyperbole - do not accurately describe the dominant figure of speech in the excerpt.

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Question 21 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

Answer Details

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Question 22 Report

A folk-tale is a__________?

Novel

Work Of Fiction Correct answer

Biography

Novelette

Answer Details

A folk-tale is a work of fiction. A folk-tale is a traditional story that has been passed down orally from generation to generation. It typically features fantastical or magical elements, and often serves to teach a moral lesson or explain natural phenomena. Folk-tales may include characters such as talking animals, brave heroes, and wicked villains, and they may be set in imaginary or real locations. While some folk-tales may be based on historical events or contain elements of truth, they are not biographies or true accounts of specific individuals or events. Rather, they are fictional stories that have been shaped and adapted over time by the cultures and communities that tell them.

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Question 23 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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Question 24 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 25 Report

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

Syncopation

Free Verse

Paragraphs Correct answer

Euphony

Answer Details

The element that describes sections of text within a chapter, which are separated and contain dialogue, is Paragraphs. Paragraphs are groups of sentences that focus on a particular topic or idea. They are separated by a line break or an indentation to indicate a new thought or a change in the speaker or the setting. In a novel or a story, paragraphs often contain dialogue, which is the spoken words of the characters in the story. Dialogue can help to advance the plot, reveal character traits, and create tension or conflict between characters. Syncopation refers to a musical rhythm that emphasizes the off-beat, and is not directly related to writing. Free verse is a form of poetry that does not follow traditional rhyme and meter patterns, and does not necessarily contain dialogue. Euphony refers to the pleasant sound of words and is more of a stylistic choice in writing, rather than a structural element like paragraphs.

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Question 26 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 27 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 28 Report

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

The novels draws a picture of______?

useless past Correct answer

a totalitarian future

an unstable moment

a peaceful atmosphere

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Question 29 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 30 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 31 Report

Which of these is the meaning of “CAST”?

a list of all characters in a drama Correct answer

what the character is saying

the person who writes the drama

a list of protagonists in a drama

Answer Details

Cast is the list of all characters in a drama

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Question 32 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 33 Report

_____________refers to time and place of a drama?

place

scene

setting Correct answer

act

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The term that refers to the time and place of a drama is "setting." The setting is the physical and social environment in which a story or drama takes place. It includes the time period, the location, the climate, and the social context of the story. The setting can be a specific place, such as a city, a building, or a room, or it can be a more general location, such as a forest, a beach, or a desert. In drama, the setting is important because it helps to establish the context of the story and provides the audience with a visual and emotional backdrop for the action. The setting can also influence the characters' behavior and motivations, as well as the themes and messages of the drama. Therefore, if someone is referring to the time and place of a drama, they are talking about the setting. It is important to note that the setting is not the same as a scene or an act, which refer to specific parts of the drama rather than the overall environment in which the story takes place.

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Question 34 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 35 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 36 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 37 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 38 Report

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

Act

Setting

Verse

Scene Correct answer

Answer Details

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 39 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 40 Report

In drama, the protagonist is ________

the writer of the drama

the leading character
Correct answer

the ?nice guy?

the actor

Answer Details

In drama, the protagonist is the leading character. The protagonist is the main character in a drama or other work of literature, around whom the story revolves. They are often the character who faces the most significant challenges and undergoes the most significant changes over the course of the story. While the protagonist may be a "nice guy" or a likable character, this is not always the case. Some protagonists may be morally ambiguous, flawed, or even downright unlikable. However, they are still the character with whom the audience is meant to identify and empathize, and whose journey is meant to drive the plot forward. The writer of the drama creates the story and characters, but the protagonist is a specific character within that story. The actor is the performer who portrays the protagonist on stage or screen, but the character they play is the protagonist.

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