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Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Post Utme Literature in English Questions

Question 401:
Which statement best describes suspense in prose?
  • A Creating anxiety about future events
  • B Revealing hidden meanings through objects
  • C Grouping poetic lines into sections
  • D Describing characters physically only
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Question 402:
“Her beauty was a shining diamond in the crowd” suggests that she:
  • A Enjoyed attending social gatherings
  • B Looked different and attractive
  • C Wore expensive jewellery at the party
  • D Preferred standing away from people
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Question 403:
A writer shows a character’s bravery by describing how he rescued children from a burning house. This mainly develops:
  • A Flashback
  • B Suspense
  • C Characterization
  • D Symbolism
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Question 404:
Which of the following best shows irony?
  • A A farmer harvests crops after rainfall
  • B A judge is arrested for breaking the law
  • C A student attends classes regularly
  • D A musician performs at a concert hall
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Question 405:
Read the statement below carefully:<br/>“As the wedding music played, Ngozi remembered the painful day her mother abandoned the family.”<br/>The movement to the painful memory is an example of:
  • A Suspense
  • B Characterization
  • C Flashback
  • D Imagery
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