Literature-In-English Exam Past Questions and Answers | JAMB, WAEC and NECO

Literature in English is the study of works written in the English language. It includes all forms of writing, such as novels, plays, short stories, and poetry. This subject involves exploring and analyzing these texts to understand their themes and meanings.

• Question 1271: "Stream of consciousness" is the name for Options:
  A) a narrative mode that produces a character's random thoughts and associations
  B) an italian rhyme scheme brought into vogue in the sixteenth century
  C) a stage device in the actor addresses the audience directly
  D) a cultural phenomenon of the eighteenth century
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1272: These question are based on selected poems from Ker, D.et al (eds.)New poetry from Africa; Soyinka, (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 Guide and Nwoga, D.I. (eds.): West African Verse.The predominant device in Launko's End of war is Options:
  A) antithesis
  B) oxymoron
  C) paradox
  D) onomatopoeia
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1273: This question is based on General Literary Appreciation.
  "The drums overwhelmed the guns..." J.P Clark: CasualtiesThe poet in the excerpt above uses Options:
  A) litotes
  B) symbolism
  C) onomatopoeia
  D) alliteration
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1274: This question is based on J.C Graft's Sons and Daughters
  James Ofosu's desire is to see Maanan trained as Options:
  A) a choreographer
  B) an attorney
  C) an accountant
  D) a surgeon
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1275:

  This question is based on Chinua Achebe's Arrow of God

  The statement 'the new religion was like a leper' means that

  Options:
  A) the new religion, if welcomed, will overshadow the traditional religions
  B) the Europeans who brought the new religion were lepers
  C) all those who join the new religion would become lepers
  D) religion invites diseases
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1276: "If you touch me,I shall smash your face with this bottle"Based on J.C. De Graft's Sons and Daughters,The statement above is made by Options:
  A) Manaan to lawyer B
  B) Manaan to Mrs Bonu
  C) James to Awere
  D) Awere to Aaron
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1277:

  This question is based on General Literary Principles

  The line 'under snakeskin shoes and Mercedes tyres' in Osundare's 'They Too are the Earth' is a good example of

  Options:
  A) alliteration
  B) metonymy
  C) contrast
  D) similitude
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1278:

  This question is based on Oliver Goldsmith's She Stoops to Conquer.

  For Young Marlow, which of the following is the most objectionable aspect of marriage?

  Options:
  A) Rigours of formal courtship
  B) Being introduced to a wife
  C) Demands by in-laws
  D) Demands by the wife
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1279:
  From the novel; Twelfth Night

  This question is based on William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.

  According to the play, the Duke of illyria is fascinated by

  Options:
  A) the idea of love
  B) the food of love
  C) music
  D) entertainment
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1280: This question is based on �Literary Appreciation.'An unlucky creation His mother, a street walker;His lying father,A champion at producing bastards.'B.S.: Tibenderana; The BastardThe subject of the poem above is Options:
  A) a prostitute
  B) the lying father
  C) the son
  D) the orphan
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  The correct answer is C .