Jamb Literature in English 2008 Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• JAMB 2008

This question is based on selected poems from Johnson, R. et all (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka, W. (ed.):Poems of Black Africa; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T. (eds.): A Selection of African Poetry; Maduka C.T et al: Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A.E et al (eds)_: Longman Examination Guides: Nwoga, D.I. (ed.): West African Verse and Adeoti G.: Neked Soles.
In Cope's Sonnet VII, poetry is

A. A popular act
B. A boring act
C. An idle hobby
D. A useless undertaking

Question 32:

• JAMB 2008

This question is based on General Literary Principles.An interlude is a brief

A. Presentation in the interval of a dramatic performance
B. Play before the main dramatic performance
C. Presentation after the main dramatic performance
D. Dialogue between two persons

Question 33:

• JAMB 2008

This question is based on General Literary Principles.An epic is a heroic story which includes

A. Ballad
B. Lyric
C. Myth
D. Dialogue

Question 34:

• JAMB 2008

This question is based on General Literary Principles.A long story narrating a series of complicated events is called a

A. Saga
B. Discourse
C. Monologue
D. Harangue

Question 35:

• JAMB 2008

This question is based on General Literary Principles.Farce can be described as a dramatic piece marked by

A. Movement from serious to the lighthearted mood
B. Comic and exaggerated actions
C. Actions devoid of meaning
D. Gloomy actions with momentary reliefs