Jamb Literature in English 2014 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• JAMB 2014

These question are based on selected poems from Johnson, R. 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: Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A.E. et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides: Poetry for Senior Secondray Schools NWOGA, d.i. (ED.) West African Verse.
The dominant technique used in Serenade is

A. Apostrophe
B. Metaphore
C. Simile
D. Oxymoron

Question 27:

• JAMB 2014

These question are based on selected poems from Johnson, R. 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: Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A.E. et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides: Poetry for Senior Secondray Schools NWOGA, d.i. (ED.) West African Verse.
The sun in Donne's The Sun Rising is depicted through the use of

A. Apostrophe
B. Invocation
C. Ellipsis
D. Enjambment

Question 28:

• JAMB 2014

These question are based on selected poems from Johnson, R. 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: Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A.E. et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides: Poetry for Senior Secondray Schools NWOGA, d.i. (ED.) West African Verse.
In Raleigh's The Soul's Errand, the soul is portrayed as a

A. Messenger of hope and peace
B. Friend of suffering masses
C. Fearless message-bearer
D. Restorer of lost glory

Question 29:

• JAMB 2014

The allusion in Hughe's The Negro Speaks of Rivers is mainly

A. Literacy
B. Bibilical
C. Historical
D. Classical

Question 30:

• JAMB 2014

Fletcher's Upon An Honest Man's Fortune encourages people to

A. Accept life as it is
B. Condemn soothsaying
C. Move in the direction of God
D. Accept soothsaying