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 1251:
This question is based on General Literary Principles and Appreciation.
''From here the island of Fogo is a presence
At Sunset
The palm trees are slow singers of farewell
The sail on the sea
Writes in geometry of spume
- departure of he who remains
And the clouds carried by incessant soft breezes
-journey of he who never left!''
Which of the following figures of speech is used prominently in the poem?
Options:
A) apostrophe
B) litotes
C) hyperbole
D) personification
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 1252:
The setting of Shakespeare's Othello is____________
Options:
A) Verona
B) Venice
C) the Faroe Islands
D) Bulgaria
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 1253: 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.One of the dominant themes if Rubadin's An African Thunderstorm is the
Options:
A) relationship between man and woman
B) activities of man during rainy seasons
C) effect of rain on women and children
D) problem of climate change
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 1254: The difficulties of his early life taught Kaunda the value of
Options:
A) self interest
B) economy
C) changing jobs
D) self help
E) political protest
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 1255:
These question is based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.'Uncle, this is a Montague, our foe; A villain that is hither come in spite, To scorn at our solemnity this night.'
The villain in the excerpt above is
Options:
A) engaging in a shouty match
B) holding a sword to commit murder
C) attempting to steal
D) attending a feast uninvited
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 1256: The expression "The sun kisses the earth" is a
Options:
A) simile
B) metaphor
C) personification
D) paradox
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 1257: This question is based on William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.What can you infer about Benvolio based on his interaction with Romeo and parents
Options:
A) Benvolio is a troublemaker
B) Benvolio is a cabinet maker
C) Benvolio is kingmaker
D) Benvolio is a peacemaker
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 1258:
This question is based on General Literary Principles
A tragic hero, according to the Aristotelian precept, must be a
Options:
A) noble character with hubris
B) lowly character who suddenly stumbles on some fortunes
C) king with deep affection for his subjects
D) central character after whom the play is named
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 1259:
This question is based on Ola Rotimi's Ovonramwen Nogbaisi.
OBASEKI [from the auditorium]. For the peace of the land, obey him - Benin has had enough trouble!
[Roupe11 turns, feigning departure.]
CHIEF EZOMO [ urgently kneels before Ovonramwen]. Pray, my lord, do nothing to provoke him again!
IYASE [fervently beseeching] . Benin... think of Benin!
This dialogue became necessary because of Ovonramwem's
Options:
A) intention to resume fighting
B) intransigence in the face of authority
C) refusal to pay homage to the witeman
D) unwillingness to befriend the witemen
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 1260:
This question is based on General Literature Principles and Literary Appreciation.
Which of the following could be applicable to all genres?
Options:
A) Symbolism
B) Rhythm
C) Action
D) Narration
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The correct answer is A .