Jamb Literature in English 2004 Past Questions and Answers

Question 21:

• JAMB 2004

This question is based on Literary AppreciationBe him English
Be him African
Be him Nigerian
The lines above are an example of

A. Epitaph
B. Anaphora
C. Tautology
D. Epigram

Question 22:

• JAMB 2004

This question is based on General Literary Appreciation
A dramatic composition or musical play in which many or all the words are sung is called

A. An oratorio
B. A motet
C. An opera
D. A concert

Question 23:

• JAMB 2004

This question is based on General Literary Appreciation
The poetic device that forcefully brings together two seemingly unrelated ideas or concepts is

A. Conceit
B. Contrast
C. Couplet
D. Diatribe

Question 24:

• JAMB 2004

This question is based on General Literary Appreciation
For a play to be successful on stage, it must not be short of

A. Audiences
B. Speeches
C. Actions
D. Characters

Question 25:

• JAMB 2004

This question is based on General Literary Appreciation
The setting in pastoral poetry is usually

A. Oceanic
B. Urban
C. Encumenical
D. Idyllic