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 1281:

  "Meka, kneeling down in his usual fashion with his behind up in the air.

  Kelara knelt down beside him.

  Amalia and her husband knelt down as well."Based on Ferdinand Oyono's The Old Man and the Medal, the actions of Meka, Kelara, Amalia and her husband signify

  Options:
  A) parade
  B) dance
  C) prayer
  D) celebration
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1282: 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.Lawrence's Bat opens with the description of the Options:
  A) bats
  B) scenery
  C) scene
  D) creatures
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1283:

  This question is based on Thomas Hardy's Tess of the d'Urbervilles.

  Angel Clare is depicted as

  Options:
  A) a rebellious and self-opinionated character
  B) an independent-minded character
  C) a fastidious and garrulous character
  D) a flirtatious and impulsive young man
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1284: This question is based on Femi Osofisan's Morountodun.The re-enactment of the Moremi legend in the play can be descried as Options:
  A) dramatic epilogue
  B) dramatic monologue
  C) role-playing
  D) flashback
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1285:
  From the novel; The Wives' Revolt

  The question is based on J.P Clark's WIVES'REVOLT.

  In their fight, the women settle at Eyara in order to_______?

  Options:
  A) Cure cross-piece
  B) Hurt their husbands
  C) Forestall reconciliation
  D) Seeks peace
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1286:

  These question is based on Literary Appreciation."Busy old fool

  Unruly sun

  Why dost thou thus

  Through windows

  And through curtains

  Call on us?" J. Donne: The Sun RisingThe excerpts above suggests

  Options:
  A) welcoming the sun
  B) indictment of the sun
  C) praise of nature
  D) invitation to the sun
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1287:

  This question is based on General Literary Appreciation.Unequal laws unto a savage race,

  That board, and sleep, and feed....The lines above show that the speaker

  Options:
  A) detects discrimination
  B) is desirous of adventure
  C) hates his old wife
  D) knows much of his city men
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1288: Based on William Shakespeare's The Tempest, Ariel is identified as Options:
  A) assistant to Sycorax
  B) leader of the spirits
  C) Prospero's daughter
  D) Alonso's wife
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1289: "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 1290: Based on Buchi Emecheta's The Joys of Motherhood, As a symbol of marital success and fulfillment, Ibuza community places a lot of importance on Options:
  A) childbirth
  B) wealth
  C) male child
  D) female child
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  The correct answer is A .