GENERAL LITERARY PRINCIPLES - Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 496:

• JAMB 2008

This question is based on General Literary Principles.A short narrative or lyrical poem intended to be sung is a

A. Leich
B. Lay
C. Lauda
D. Letrilla

Question 497:

• JAMB 2008

This question is based on General Literary Principles.A figurative device in which a statement is made and then withdrawn is referred to as

A. Metanoia
B. Metaphysical
C. Metalanguage
D. Metalepsis

Question 498:

• JAMB 2008

This question is based on Literary Appreciation.'Today's my last day here. I'm done banging my head against the glass ceiling. They think I don't know why they really hired me. They're talking to dad behind my back. Begging for favours. Work permit renewals. Licences. Tax and duty waivers. Contracts and tendersKen Kamoche: A fragile HopeThe technique employed in narrating the excerpt above is

A. Flashback
B. Stream of consciousness
C. Foreshadowing
D. Play-within-the-play

Question 499:

• JAMB 2009

This question is based on J.C Graft's Sons and DaughtersWhat causes the strained relationship between James and Lawyer B?

A. Betrayal of trust
B. Standard of education
C. Working experience
D. Family differences

Question 500:

• JAMB 2009

This question is based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and JulietWhen Friar Lawrence asks if the bride is ready, he wants to know if

A. Juliet is prepared
B. Roseline is prepared
C. The corpse is ready
D. The birde is dressed