Jamb Literature in English 2009 Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• JAMB 2009

This question is based on selected poems from Ker, D. et al (eds.):New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka, W. (ed.):Poems of Black Africa; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T. (eds):A selection of African poetry; Umukoro, M. et al (eds.): Exam Focus Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A.E. et al (eds.); Longman Examination Guides; Nwoga, D.I.(ed.); West Africa Verse and Adeoti G.: Naked SolesIn Cope's Sonnet VII, poets are presented as

A. Recluses
B. Travellers
C. Sociologists
D. Researchers

Question 32:

• JAMB 2009

This question is based on General Literary PrinciplesA poetic device in which an idea in a line runs into another is called

A. Rhyme scheme
B. Enjambment
C. End rhyme
D. Pathos

Question 33:

• JAMB 2009

This question is based on General Literary PrinciplesThe use of sound pattern to suggest meaning in poetry is

A. Rhythm
B. Mimics
C. Lyric
D. Metonymy

Question 34:

• JAMB 2009

This question is based on selected poems from Ker, D. et al (eds.):New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka, W. (ed.):Poems of Black Africa; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T. (eds):A selection of African poetry; Umukoro, M. et al (eds.): Exam Focus Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A.E. et al (eds.); Longman Examination Guides; Nwoga, D.I.(ed.); West Africa Verse and Adeoti G.: Naked SolesIn Lawrence's Bat the poet's attitude to bat is one of

A. Fear
B. Sarcasm
C. Contempt
D. Flattering

Question 35:

• JAMB 2009

This question is based on General Literary PrinciplesA conscious imitation of a literary work by another with the aim of ridicule is

A. Performance
B. Mockery
C. Mimesis
D. Parody