Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 1841:

• JAMB 2009

This question is based on Literary Appreciation.'The hoe is her barber'The line above is an example of

A. Mtaphor
B. Hyperbole
C. Personification
D. Litotes

Question 1842:

• JAMB 2009

This question is based on Literary Appreciation.'From the sky suspended the strings of tattered pants marched on trembling feet under stone heavy-kits marched, on their breast scared, monogram of skulls and bones'Ossie Enekwe:Mass for the DeadThe subject matter of the extract above is

A. Wastage
B. War
C. Love
D. Hatred

Question 1843:

• JAMB 2009

This question is based on Literary Appreciation.'Tonderal was assisted by the villagers in placing his trunck box into the back of the car and he got into the passenger side of the truck. Initially, he was a bit nervous and clearly uncomfortable. His young mind was asking how someone whom, he had almost caused a serious accident could be his benefactor.'Daniel T.Manyika: Two World ApartThe narrative point of view used in the extract above can best be described as

A. Omniscient
B. Subjective
C. Panoramic
D. Scenic

Question 1844:

• JAMB 2010

This question is based on J.C De Graft Sons and Daughters.
'I simply don't understand what's the matter with everybody today. everybody let me down, and ......
The speaker above is referring to

A. Hannah and George
B. Aaron and Maanan
C. Lawyer B and Mrs. B
D. Fosuwa and Maidservant

Question 1845:

• JAMB 2010

This question is based on J.C De Graft Sons and Daughters.
'I simply don't understand what's the matter with everybody today. everybody let me down, and ......
The speaker above is referring to

A. Hannah and George
B. Aaron and Maanan
C. Lawyer B and Mrs. B
D. Fosuwa and Maidservant