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 251:

  The literary term for conflict in literature is_________

  Options:
  A) Agon
  B) Hubris
  C) Hamartia
  D) Anaphora
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 252:

  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 253: This question is based on Buchi Emecheta's The Joys of Motherhood
  In the society of Nwokocha Agbadi, a man's social rating is determined by his Options:
  A) oratorical power
  B) physical prowess
  C) gentle mien
  D) altruistic actions
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 254:

  Define rhyme?

  Options:
  A) comparing two things using “like” or “as”
  B) the repetition of a letter
  C) the repetition of an ending sound
  D) the repetition of vowel sounds
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 255:

  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 .
• Question 256:

  This question is based on William Shakespeare's Hamlet.

  Hamlet: Suit the action to the word, the word to the action; with this special observance, that you o'erstep not the modesty of nature.

  Here, Hamlet is urging the players to

  Options:
  A) reflect reality
  B) be good actors
  C) justify their actions
  D) be creative on stage
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 257: The tragedy in Romeo and Juliet occurs as a result of Options:
  A) a flaw in the character of Romeo
  B) a flaw in the character of Juliet
  C) Friar Lawrence's advice
  D) circumstances rather than flaws in character.
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 258:

  This question is based on William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.In Romeo and Juliet, use the excerpt below to answer question 14 and 15.

  '.... So tedious is this day

  As is the night before some festival

  To an important child that hath them.

  New robes and may not wear.

  The literary device used in the excerpt is

  Options:
  A) simile
  B) metaphor
  C) Oxymoron
  D) apostrophe
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 259: This question is based on General Literary Principles.A metrical pause occurring in the middle of a line in a poem is called Options:
  A) rhythm
  B) tetrametre
  C) assonance
  D) caesura
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 260: These questions are based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.The spatial setting of the play is Options:
  A) verona
  B) padua
  C) venice
  D) athens
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  The correct answer is A .