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 631: These questions are based on General Literary Principles.In a narrative poem,the poet attempts to
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A) describe a place
B) preach a sermon
C) tell a story
D) summarize a story
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 632: This question is based on selected poems from Johnson, R. et all (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka, W. (ed.):Poems of Black Africa; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T. (eds.): A Selection of African Poetry; Maduka C.T et al: Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A.E et al (eds)_: Longman Examination Guides: Nwoga, D.I. (ed.): West African Verse and Adeoti G.: Neked Soles.Launko's End of War suggests that war brings about
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A) ultimate solution to all problems
B) partial solution to problems
C) multifaceted problems
D) only temporary relief
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 633:
This question is based on the Literary Appreciation
'The gloom will give way to light
And the thorny path cleared of pain
The storms will bow to the prompting of peace
Lost moments of glory will be restored
And strangled opportunities reborn
We shall yet regain the dawn
The suggestion that runs through the short poem above is that of
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A) anxiety and worry
B) anticipation of positive change
C) sorrow and dejection
D) fear of change
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 634:
From the novel; Nineteen Eighty-Four
The question is based on George Orwell's NINETEEN EIGHTY-FOUR.
The power and oppression of an irresistible evil debased Winstons dreams of________?
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A) internal security
B) wealth and capitalism
C) freedom and democracy
D) sovereignty forestall reconciliation
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 635: These questions is based on Ferdinand Oyono's. The old Man and the Medal.In the novel the colonialists treat the Africans with
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A) disdain
B) indifference
C) honour
D) kid gloves
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 636:
This question is based on General Literary Principles.
Romantic poetry emphasizes
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A) the beauty of nature
B) intimate relationships
C) the love in human nature
D) the romance in human aspiration
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 637:
This question is based on Literary Appreciation'Careened,
These oily tears
Dripping down the tears on your depressed face,
Will one day be staunched,
I swear!
Ibiwari Ikiriko, Oily Tears
The tone of the poet is
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A) optimistic
B) supplicatory
C) sympathetic
D) piteous
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 638: The 'Settings in a novel refers to
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A) the point in the story where we first encounter the main character
B) the overall social and physical background of the main events in the novel
C) the home country of the hero or heroine
D) the location where the main event in the novel takes place
E) all the various places mentioned in the novel.
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 639:
Read the extract below and answer this question.
But the towering earth was tired of sitting in one position. She moved, suddenly, and the houses crumbled, the mountains heaved horribly, and the work of a million years was lost.
The subject matter of the above extract is
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A) earthquake
B) house movement
C) sea waves
D) storm
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 640:
Okara's reminiscence in the "Piano and Drums" as to how he walks to the farm with no shoes, marching thorns and dangerous leafs, and still finds this enjoyable creates a feeling of___________
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A) nostalgia
B) neglect of African culture for civilized styles
C) clash of culture
D) confusion
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The correct answer is A .