Textual Analysis - Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 2019

"A time to sow,
A time to reap,
A time to born,
A time to die"
This exemplies the use of ...

A. Anadiplosis
B. Chiasmus
C. Anaphora
D. Hendiadys

Question 2:

• JAMB 2019

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"Now, by yond marble
heaven,
In the due reverence of a sacred vow
I here enrage my words." (Shakespeare's Othello)

The prevailing activity in the extract is

A. The vow of revenge and pledge of loyalty by Lago to Othello
B. Evident of the conspiracy between Lago and Othello
C. The vow by Lago to revenge upon Othello
D. Reflective of Othello's rage

Question 3:

• JAMB 2019

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"Now, by yond marble
heaven,
In the due reverence of a sacred vow
I here enrage my words." (Shakespeare's Othello)

Consequent upon the act in the excerpt, ...

A. Desdemona reconfessed her love for Othello
B. Othello became Lago's sworn enemy
C. Lago successfully executed Othello
D. Othello changed from being the hero to a villain

Question 4:

• JAMB 2019

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"Now, by yond marble
heaven,
In the due reverence of a sacred vow
I here enrage my words." (Shakespeare's Othello)

What incident ignited the excerpt above?

A. The taking of a vow of revenge
B. Othello's rage about Desdemona's betrayal
C. Lago's conspiracy with Brabantio to kill Othello
D. Desdemona and Emilia's discussion on the lost handkerchief

Question 5:

• JAMB 2019

Bayo Adebowale portrayed Yaremi as resilient, self reliant and strong willed particularly to__________

A. Rebuke African superstitious beliefs
B. Represent the image of African traditionalism
C. Condemn male chauvinism
D. Demonstrate the plight of widowhood