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Literature In English Past Questions and Answers

Jamb Literature In English Questions

Question 16:
A story with elements that have both literal and figurative meanings is
  • A Allegory
  • B Novella
  • C Fable
  • D Epistle
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Question 17:
A tragic hero, according to the Aristotelian precept, must be a
  • A Central character after whom the play is named
  • B King with deep affection for his subjects
  • C Noble character with hubris
  • D Lowly character who suddenly stumbles on some fortunes
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Question 18:
This question is based on RAIDER OF THE TREASURE TROVE.

The poetic device in the expression "Rage is chief" is ___
  • A Oxymoron
  • B Simile
  • C Metaphor
  • D Hyperbole
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Question 19:
*For seven days it rained that June;
A storm half out to sea kept turning around like a dog trying to settle himself on a rug; We were the fleas that
complained in his hair.
John Updike, Wash

The image set in the lines above are of
  • A Rain and flood in June
  • B Discomfort and likely destruction
  • C The days of Noah
  • D An animal insects and fun
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Question 20:
The overwhelming pride that destroys the tragic hero is called
  • A Nemesis
  • B Catharsis
  • C Hubris
  • D Tragedy
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