Jamb Literature in English 1989 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• JAMB 1989

This question is based on Mariama Ba's So Long a Letter .
Ramatoulaye's attitude to her co-wife is that of

A. Jealousy
B. Anger
C. Contempt
D. Pity

Question 27:

• JAMB 1989

This question is based on General Literary Principles and Literary Appreciation
In a work of literature, plot is constructed on

A. The principles of conflict
B. Exciting and memorable episodes
C. The use of figurative language
D. Recurring events

Question 28:

• JAMB 1989

This question is based on General Literary Principles and Literary Appreciation
In literary work, setting refers to the

A. Starting point of the story
B. Sum total of physical, social and historical circumstances
C. Orderly arrangement of episodes
D. Point at which the fortunes of the hero begin to decline

Question 29:

• JAMB 1989

This question is based on General Literary Principles and Literary Appreciation
The prologue of any work is the

A. Conclusion
B. Introduction
C. Middle
D. Turning point

Question 30:

• JAMB 1989

This question is based on General Literary Principles and Literary Appreciation
Motivation in any work is the

A. Special figure of speech that is used in the work
B. Ovation encountered in the work
C. Difficult expression found in the work
D. Explanation of the behaviour of the characters