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Literature-in-English (320)
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THE LEKKI HEADMASTER
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Drama
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Question 1
Appreciation
What basically distinguishes literature from other disciplines is
A.
communication of idea
B.
use of creative imagination
C.
portrayal of places
D.
exposition of human experience
Question 2
Literary Genre
An art that is both literary and theatrical is
A.
prosody
B.
prose
C.
drama
D.
poem
Question 3
Poetry
A poem that has no regular meter, rhyme, or line length is written in
A.
blank verse
B.
free verse
C.
iambic pentameter
D.
heroic couplet
Question 4
Literary Device
Bepo's statement, "If you say education is too expensive try ignorance" is a(n):
A.
Epigram
B.
Paradox
C.
Oxymoron
D.
Antithesis
Question 5
Analysis
"The body perishes, the heart stays young" suggests theme of
A.
permanence of love
B.
decaying nature of wood
C.
non-peaceful nature of love
D.
diminishing nature of love
Question 6
Literary Device
The line "B'Onirse ofingba mo, eyi to ti fin sile 'ko le p'arun" (the master carver's carvings live on) functions as:
A.
Foreshadowing
B.
Theme statement
C.
Character development
D.
Plot twist
Question 7
Character
Who was the founder of Stardom Schools that originally hired Mr. Bepo?
A.
Mrs. Ibidun Gloss
B.
Chief David Aje
C.
Mr. Martins Bayo
D.
Chief Solape Bayo
Question 8
Poetry
The tone of a poem refers to the
A.
poet's attitude toward the subject
B.
poem's physical setting
C.
length of the lines
D.
number of stanzas
Question 9
Symbolism
The white cow being buried alive at Beesway symbolizes:
A.
Animal sacrifice for prosperity
B.
The corruption of educational institutions
C.
The death of innocence
D.
All of the above
Question 10
Cause and Effect
What causes Bepo's passport renewal to take over two months?
A.
He applied too late
B.
The agent Tai's inefficiency and corruption
C.
The NIN office closed
D.
He lost his old passport
Question 11
Theme
Which theme is explored through the Canoe dance and Bepo's emotional response?
A.
The joy of cultural celebrations
B.
The parallel between historical slavery and modern emigration
C.
The superiority of Nigerian art
D.
The importance of dance in education
Question 12
Literary Device
The contrast between the MD's public confidence and her private health condition (buttocks pain) creates:
A.
Dramatic irony
B.
Situational irony
C.
Verbal irony
D.
Comic relief
Question 13
Literary Genre
A long narrative poem that relates heroic exploits and adventures is called a(n)
A.
lyric
B.
epic
C.
ballad
D.
ode
Question 14
Cause and Effect
What directly causes Bepo's breakdown at the morning assembly?
A.
The MD's criticism
B.
The students' poor performance
C.
The pressure to relocate to the UK
D.
His wife's illness
Question 15
Literary Genre
A formal, dignified speech or writing praising a person or thing for past or present deeds is a
A.
premiere
B.
eulogy
C.
anthology
D.
lampoon
Question 16
Drama
Cast in a play refers to
A.
three of the actors
B.
a few of the actors
C.
an exclusive social class in the play
D.
all the actors
Question 17
Characterization
A novel written as a series of letters is called
A.
historical
B.
epistolary
C.
Gothic
D.
sociological
Question 18
Poetry
Blank verse is characterized by
A.
rhyme but no rhythm
B.
unrhymed iambic pentameter
C.
free verse structure
D.
rhyming couplets
Question 19
Literary Device
"Fights by the book of arithmetic" uses
A.
hyperbole
B.
euphemism
C.
litotes
D.
innuendo
Question 20
Drama
In the theatre, words spoken by a character meant to be heard by the audience but not by other characters on stage is called
A.
aside
B.
soliloquy
C.
acoustic
D.
tone