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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_____________
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Swali 2 Ripoti
The writer of a poem is called__________?
Maelezo ya Majibu
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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A “sub-chapter” in a piece of drama is a______________
Maelezo ya Majibu
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.
Swali 4 Ripoti
These elements are sections of text within a chapter, they are separated and contain dialogue_____________
Maelezo ya Majibu
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.
Swali 5 Ripoti
Tell me not, sweet, I am unkind" illustrates_________
Maelezo ya Majibu
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.
Swali 6 Ripoti
The question is based on Richard Writer’s Native Son
Weekly, Bigger is to be paid_________?
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In literacy work, verbal irony refers to a _________?
Maelezo ya Majibu
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.
Swali 8 Ripoti
The juxtaposition of two contrasting ideas in a line of poetry is_________?
Maelezo ya Majibu
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.
Swali 9 Ripoti
The question is based on George Orwell's NINETEEN EIGHTY-FOUR
The novels draws a picture of______?
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_____________refers to time and place of a drama?
Maelezo ya Majibu
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.
Swali 11 Ripoti
"Peter's pretty partner paid the bills" is an example of___________?
Maelezo ya Majibu
"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.
Swali 12 Ripoti
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_________
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Swali 13 Ripoti
Which of these is the meaning of “CAST”?
Maelezo ya Majibu
Cast is the list of all characters in a drama
Swali 14 Ripoti
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_________?
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Swali 15 Ripoti
A fable is a story in which________?
Maelezo ya Majibu
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...
Swali 16 Ripoti
A literacy genre which directly imitates human actions is______?
Maelezo ya Majibu
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.
Swali 18 Ripoti
The question is based on J.P Clark's WIVES REVOLT.
In their fight, the women settle at Iyara in order to_______?
Maelezo ya Majibu
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.
Swali 19 Ripoti
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________
Maelezo ya Majibu
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.
Swali 20 Ripoti
The question is based on Richard Writer’s Native Son
Bigger kills Mary due to______?
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"Hide me now, when night children haunt the earth" Wole Soyinka: "Night".
Night children in the stanza above reacts the consciousness of__________
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An act of speaking one’s thought aloud by oneself, regardless of any hearer, in a play is known as____________
Maelezo ya Majibu
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.
Swali 23 Ripoti
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_________?
Maelezo ya Majibu
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.
Swali 24 Ripoti
The question is based on William’s Shakespeare’s OTHELLO
Othello kills Desdemona because the_______
Maelezo ya Majibu
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.
Swali 25 Ripoti
This element shows how sections are separated into parts with numbers and titles_____________
Maelezo ya Majibu
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.
Swali 26 Ripoti
The question is based on Richard Writer’s NATIVE SON
Mr Datton is of the opinion that Negroes are happier when they are
Maelezo ya Majibu
In "Native Son", Mr. Dalton earned a fortune in real estate. Although he profits from charging high rents to poor black tenants—including Bigger’s family—on Chicago’s South Side, he nonetheless claims to be a generous philanthropist and supporter of black Americans. Mr. Dalton is a major player in the production of the “whiteness” that terrifies, oppresses, and enrages Bigger. Despite Bigger’s criminal record, Mr. Dalton gives him a job because he thinks that blacks deserve a chance. Nonetheless, there is condescension in Mr. Dalton’s manner and charity. He simultaneously profits from keeping blacks like Bigger’s family in terrible housing, and expresses alleged benevolence by giving Bigger a menial job.
Swali 27 Ripoti
"... 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______
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Swali 28 Ripoti
A literary work in which the characters and events are used as symbols is known as _________?
Maelezo ya Majibu
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.
Swali 29 Ripoti
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________?
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In drama, the protagonist is ________
Maelezo ya Majibu
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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A literary device in which parts of a sentence are grammatically the same, or are similar in construction Is known as__________
Maelezo ya Majibu
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.
Swali 33 Ripoti
Tension between the protagonist and the antagonist is called______
Maelezo ya Majibu
The climax (turning point) of a narrative work is its point of highest tension between the protagonist and the antagonist in a drama
Swali 34 Ripoti
He who writes a prose is a__________?
Swali 35 Ripoti
What does the playwright do?
Maelezo ya Majibu
A playwright writes a play. A play is a form of literature that is meant to be performed on stage. It typically features dialogue between characters and may also include stage directions, descriptions of settings, and other details that help bring the story to life. The playwright is the author of the play, responsible for creating the characters, plot, and dialogue. While the playwright may also be involved in other aspects of producing the play, such as directing or producing, their primary role is as the writer of the script. The play is then performed by actors, under the direction of a director, in front of an audience. In summary, the playwright is the creative mind behind a play, responsible for crafting the story and characters that make up the script.
Swali 36 Ripoti
The question is based on George Orwell's NINETEEN EIGHTY-FOUR.
The power and oppression of an irresistible evil debased Winston’s dreams of________?
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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_______
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Swali 38 Ripoti
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________
Maelezo ya Majibu
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.
Swali 39 Ripoti
Drama is the representation of a complete series of actions by means of _________
Maelezo ya Majibu
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.
Swali 40 Ripoti
What structure is poetry written in?
Maelezo ya Majibu
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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