Appreciation - Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 266:

• JAMB 2014

These question are based on selected poems from Johnson, R. 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: Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A.E. et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides: Poetry for Senior Secondray Schools NWOGA, d.i. (ED.) West African Verse.
The tone of Umeh's Ambassadors of Poverty can be described as

A. Panegyrical
B. Metaphorical
C. Sarcastic
D. Admonitory

Question 267:

• JAMB 2014

These question are based on selected poems from Johnson, R. 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: Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A.E. et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides: Poetry for Senior Secondray Schools NWOGA, d.i. (ED.) West African Verse.
In Owonibi's Homeless, not Hopeless, the persona explains that street beggars

A. Are concerned with their daily needs
B. Always worry about heaven
C. Rarely sleep and dream
D. Attend conferences in towns

Question 268:

• JAMB 2014

These question are based on selected poems from Johnson, R. 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: Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A.E. et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides: Poetry for Senior Secondray Schools NWOGA, d.i. (ED.) West African Verse.
Jared Angira is an African Poet from

A. Ghana
B. Sierra-Leone
C. Kenya
D. South Africa

Question 269:

• JAMB 2014

These question are based on selected poems from Johnson, R. 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: Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A.E. et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides: Poetry for Senior Secondray Schools NWOGA, d.i. (ED.) West African Verse.
In Raleigh's The Soul's Errand, the soul is portrayed as a

A. Messenger of hope and peace
B. Friend of suffering masses
C. Fearless message-bearer
D. Restorer of lost glory

Question 270:

• JAMB 2014

The allusion in Hughe's The Negro Speaks of Rivers is mainly

A. Literacy
B. Bibilical
C. Historical
D. Classical