Jamb Literature in English 1983 Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• JAMB 1983

The tone used in the poem Owusu is that of

A. Admiration
B. Fear
C. Cowardice
D. Self-doubt
E. Condemnation

Question 12:

• JAMB 1983

The poem 'When a Strainer Takes in Water' is

A. A dirge
B. An incantation
C. An ode
D. A lullaby
E. A ballad.

Question 13:

• JAMB 1983

In addition to describing scenes of an African village night, Senghor's poem, 'Nuit de Sine' makes a definite statement about

A. Black soldiers killed in Europe
B. Fishermen diving in the sea
C. Technological development in Africa
D. Population movement fron rural to urban centres
E. Communicating with dead ancestors.

Question 14:

• JAMB 1983

We sang that song before
In the thousand seasons of good harvest
And full fish fo0llowing our father's footprints
On the long shores.
A poetic device consciously used by Awoonor in these lines (from more message) is

A. Apostrophe
B. Alliteration
C. Simile
D. Onomotopoeia
E. Personification.

Question 15:

• JAMB 1983

The Yoruba incantatory poem, 'When a Strainer Takes in Water', is meant to be recited in order to

A. Excape capture
B. Promote sales
C. Ensure good harvest
D. Escape retribution
E. Prevent road mishaps