Post Utme Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 366:

Questions are based on Literary appreciation "I or tools"

The moon became jealous that Kanta. the child of the sun. " as so much beloved by the people of the land" Okello Oculi Kanta Riti
The figure of speech in the excerpt above is ____________

A. Allusion
B. Sarcasm
C. Irony
D. Personification

Question 367:

Questions are based on Literary appreciation "I or tools"

Never mind ... my twisted servant... My destiny henceforth shall be in my hands and no longer at the tip of your tongue. Only one king at a time...
Ahmed Yeruma Mojagbe
From the excerpt above. the speaker is ____________

A. Late
B. Enraged
C. Rude
D. Confused

Question 368:

Keyune Cows heading for the slaughterhouse.
That's what they look like to me"
John Ruganda The floods.
The figure of speech in the excerpt above is ____________

A. Understatement
B. Irony
C. Metaphor
D. Simile

Question 369:

Questions are based on Joe de Graft's Sons and Daughters.

"I don't see how any mother who cares for the modesty of her daughter can coolly sit down there and defend such waywardness.". "waywardness" in the excerpt above refers to ____________

A. Sexual immorality
B. Painting
C. Dancing
D. Disobedience

Question 370:

Questions are based on Joe de Graft's Sons and Daughters.

Aaron's painting is purchased by an American collector for the sum of

A. 250 dollars
B. 220 pounds
C. 260 cedis
D. 280 francs