LITERARY APPRECIATION - Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• JAMB 2019

The metaphorical significance of Frank Ogodo's 'Harvest of Corruption' is seen in the theme of_____________

A. Corruption
B. Unemployment
C. Retribution
D. Betrayal of public trust

Question 12:

• JAMB 2019

The voice of reason in the 'Harvest of Corruption' is exemplified in the character of___________

A. Ochuole
B. Ogeyi
C. Madam Hoha
D. Aloho

Question 13:

• JAMB 2019

Lago's hatred for Othello is deep rooted because__________

A. He accused Othello of stealing
B. He loves Desdemona who is married to Othello
C. Othello is a better warrior that he is
D. Othello didn't make him the Lieutenant

Question 14:

• JAMB 2019

'A trouble shared is a trouble halved' illustrates the use of______

A. Paradox
B. Cliche
C. Pun
D. Metaphor

Question 15:

• JAMB 2019

Use the extract below to answer questions
Line 1: My heart leaps up when I behold
Line 2: A rainbow in the sky
Line 3: so was it when my life began
Line 4: so is it now
Line 5: so is it when I have grown
Line 6: the child is the father of the man.


The object of the extract is____?

A. Childishness
B. The unchanging cycle of nature
C. The adverse effect of old age
D. Human being