Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 1826:

• 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 1827:

• 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

Question 1828:

• JAMB 2009

This question is based on General Literary PrinciplesThe use of gestures to communicate in drama is known as

A. Mime
B. Melodrama
C. Soliloquy
D. Burlesque

Question 1829:

• JAMB 2009

This question is based on General Literary PrinciplesA short and witty remark is

A. A limerick
B. A tercet
C. An eptgram
D. A litotes

Question 1830:

• JAMB 2009

This question is based on General Literary PrinciplesAn expression that signifies a whole through its significant parts is

A. Synaesthesia
B. Synecdoche
C. Metonymy
D. Allegory