Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 1536:

• JAMB 2003

This question is based on selected Poems from Ker, D. et al (eds.): New poetry from African; Syinka, W. (ed.): poems of Black African; 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 and Nwoga, D.I. (ed.): West African Verse.
The arrangement of David Diop's 'Loser of Everything' in two stanzas reflects his use of

A. Reinforcement
B. Enjambment
C. Contrast
D. Amplification

Question 1537:

• JAMB 2003

This question is based on selected Poems from Ker, D. et al (eds.): New poetry from African; Syinka, W. (ed.): poems of Black African; 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 and Nwoga, D.I. (ed.): West African Verse.
The subject matter of Kassam's 'Maji Maji is

A. Soci-economic crises
B. Independence
C. Politics
D. Colonialism

Question 1538:

• JAMB 2003

This question is based on selected Poems from Ker, D. et al (eds.): New poetry from African; Syinka, W. (ed.): poems of Black African; 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 and Nwoga, D.I. (ed.): West African Verse.
The moon of the persona in Nortje's 'Nightfall' is one of

A. Joy and helplessness
B. Sadness and hopelessness
C. Joy and gaiety
D. Sadness and joy

Question 1539:

• JAMB 2003

This question is based on selected Poems from Ker, D. et al (eds.): New poetry from African; Syinka, W. (ed.): poems of Black African; 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 and Nwoga, D.I. (ed.): West African Verse.
In Acholonu's 'The Dissidents' Amadioha is portrayed as a god that is

A. Cruel
B. Treacherous
C. Jealous
D. Merciless

Question 1540:

• JAMB 2003

This question is based on selected Poems from Ker, D. et al (eds.): New poetry from African; Syinka, W. (ed.): poems of Black African; 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 and Nwoga, D.I. (ed.): West African Verse.
''As if men hung here unblown,
Their mildewed buds of love like pollen
Late caught, damp in a swollen ...
The sound device in the stanza above from
Kalu Uka''s ''Earth to Earth'' is

A. Onomatopoeia
B. Refrain
C. Rhyme
D. Repetition