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.
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Question 721: A poem written on a grand theme, in an appropriately grand style, dealing with heroic figures is called
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A) a soliloquy
B) a tragi-comedy
C) an epic
D) an epigram.
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 722: This question is based on Femi Osofisan's Morountodun.The stage direction at the end of the play reveals
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A) the actors in a changing room
B) Mama Kayode raising the song of hope
C) Moremi and Titubi in harsh spotlights
D) the Dirctor making a farewell speech.
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 723: ''...her vesper done of all its wreathed pearls her hair she fees. Unclasps her warmed jewels one by one; Loosens her fragrant bodice; by degreesHer rich attire creeps rustling to her knees''.The passage gives ample evidence of the poet''s
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A) sensuous description
B) meticulous attension to matters concerning women
C) mastery of the Spenserian stanza
D) sensual feelings and emotions.
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 724:
This question is based on Abubakar Gimba's Witnesses to Tears
The novel is largely set in
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A) Futa Toro
B) Sabonville city
C) Alligator city
D) Nuclear city
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 725:
This question is based on Literary Appreciation.
'We have been asleep, Mr. Speaker, my fellow citizens; asleep in our dream of security! Asleep in our well-meaning, sportsmanlike way of wishing the other fellow well. Asleep in the false security of accepting all men of goodwill who would be free as men of honor.'
Ralph Ellison, Juneteenth.
The force of the speech above is sustained on.
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A) delivery
B) musicality
C) repetition
D) oratory
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 726:
This question is based on Selected Poems from Johnson,R.et al (eds.): New Poetry from African (ed); Poems of Black Africa; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T.(ed): A Selection of African Poetry; Adeoti, G: Naked Soles; Hayward, J. (ed); The Penguin Book of English Verse and Nwoga, D. (ed): West African Verse.'awaiting in ambush'
Ambush in the line above from Adeoti's Ambush symbolises
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A) exploit
B) frustration
C) danger
D) pain
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 727: This question is based on Amma Darko's Facesless.The street phenomenon in the novel is a universal theme because
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A) It only occurs in Ghana
B) It could be found only in Africa
C) It is common to almost all nations of the world
D) the novel is read in all parts of the world
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 728:
This Question is based on J.P. Clark's The Wives' Revolt.
OKORO: I'll kill her today.
IDAMA: No, you won't. There, run, Koko, oh,
I say run![He pushes her gently but
firmly towards her room]
The event above happens in
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A) lyara when Okoro discovrs Koko's infidelity
B) Erhuwaren whn Koko suspects and accuses her husband
C) Erhuwaren when Okoro suspects Koko of infidelity
D) Erhuwaren before Koko's return from lyara
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 729:
This question is based on J.C. De Graft's Sons and Daughters
The Major issues at hand in the Sons and Daughters play is that
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A) Laboratory attendant is trying to act as a nurse
B) The medical doctor is in love with Maanan
C) James sees Awere as a bad influence
D) Lawyer B is trying to Kiss Maanan.
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 730:
This question is based on General Literature Principles and Literary Appreciation.
The basic idea of any given work of art is its
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A) imagery
B) style
C) theme
D) tone
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The correct answer is C .