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 31: Based on Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man and The Sea,the novel demonstrates the Options:
  A) struggle of man against defeat
  B) attempt to catch fish
  C) desire to understand life
  D) influence of the sea on man
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 32:

  This question is based on General Literary Principles.

  The figure of speech in which a character makes a statement that has or would have deep and serious implication in the play is

  Options:
  A) aside
  B) euphemism
  C) dramatic irony
  D) textual contrast
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 33:

  This question is based on General Literary Principles

  Cast in a play refers to

  Options:
  A) all the actors
  B) three of the actors
  C) a few of the actors
  D) an exclusive social class in the play
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 34: These qustion is 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: U. Maduka, C.T et al: Exam Focus: Literature Examination Guides; Nwoga, D.I. (ed.): West African Verse and Adeoti G: Naked Soles.The casualties in Launko's End of the War Options:
  A) women
  B) children
  C) men
  D) soldiers
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 35:

  ... is the illustration which serves to persuasively sustain the interest of the readers in a literary piece

  Options:
  A) storyline
  B) narrative hook
  C) plot
  D) suspense
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 36:

  "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 37:
  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 38: This question is based on George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four.
  The Ministry of Truth is concerned with Options:
  A) news entertainment, education and fine arts
  B) propaganda, war, publishing and enlightenment
  C) investigation, propaganda and fine arts
  D) economic affairs, education and propaganda
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 39:
  From the novel; Morountodun

  This question isbased on Femi Osofisan's Morountodun.

  Titubijoins the farmer's revolt

  Options:
  A) to ensure it's success
  B) as a spy for the establishment
  C) in pursuit of Marshal
  D) to defy the police
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 40: THIS QUESTION ARE BASED ON SELECTED POEMS FROM D.I. NWOGA'S (ED.): WEST AFRICAN VERSE.
  In Leopold Senghor's 'Long, long you have held between yours hands', the poet addresses himself to Options:
  A) his beloved country for which he yearns
  B) his love
  C) his love interfused with yearning for his country
  D) a not easily discernible subject.
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  The correct answer is C .