At the end of the speech,

A. Hippolyta storms out of the place

B. Philostrate announces the prologue

The speaker's experience is that

B. even the eloquent can falter in their speech

D. even the poor can be tongue-tied

The couple are going to the wood because

B. they are running away from the Athenian law

C. they want to have their peace

The speech is in reaction to

A. Hippolyta's rejection of the burden the poor bear

B. Philostrate's rejection of the play-within-the play

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2024 WAEC (WASSCE) Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

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Questions

1.
Ife is a woman of great virtue She is a woman of great vice illustrate
1. A.antithesis
2. B.alliteration
3. C.paradox
4. D.pathos
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Answer: A. antithesis
AI explanation
Analyze the question
The question seems to be a garbled version of: "Ife is a woman of great virtue. She is a woman of great vice. This illustrates ___." We need to name the literary device that sets these two statements side by side.
Explain the concepts
Antithesis: placing two directly opposite ideas next to each other, usually in balanced phrases, to create contrast. Example: "To err is human; to forgive, divine."
Alliteration: repeating the same starting consonant sound in nearby words. Example: "Peter Piper picked..."
Paradox: a statement that seems self-contradictory but reveals a deeper truth. Example: "The child is father of the man."
Pathos: language that evokes pity, sorrow, or sympathy.
Work through the solution
The sentences contrast "virtue" (goodness) with "vice" (wickedness). These are direct opposites.
They are set in parallel structure: "a woman of great virtue" / "a woman of great vice." This balanced, opposing structure is the hallmark of antithesis.
Alliteration is not the device here. "Virtue" and "vice" do share a "v" sound, but the point of the sentence is the contrast, not the sound repetition. Pathos is also ruled out because there is no appeal to pity.
Paradox is the closest distractor. A paradox would need to be a single statement that seems impossible yet holds a hidden truth. Here we simply have two opposed qualities in parallel phrasing, so antithesis fits better.
Answer: A. antithesis
Exam tip: Look for the structure. If opposite words appear in parallel phrases (good/bad, virtue/vice, love/hate), think antithesis. If one statement contradicts itself but makes a deeper point (e.g., "cruel to be kind"), think paradox.
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2.
The figure of speech used in she was listening to the silence of the room is
1. A.conceit
2. B.irony
3. C.oxymoron
4. D.zeugma
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Answer: C. oxymoron
AI explanation
1. Analyze the question We need to name the figure of speech in "she was listening to the silence of the room."
2. Explain the concepts
Conceit: an elaborate, extended metaphor comparing two very unlike things (common in metaphysical poetry).
Irony: saying or showing the opposite of what is expected or meant, or a gap between expectation and reality.
Oxymoron: placing two contradictory terms together, such as "deafening silence" or "bitter sweet."
Zeugma: one word (usually a verb) governing two or more words in different senses, such as "He lost his keys and his temper."
3. Work through it "Listening" is an act of hearing sound, while "silence" is the absence of sound. The phrase puts the two together: listening to silence. This is a contradiction in terms, so it fits the idea of an oxymoron (or a closely related paradox).
Conceit: there is no extended comparison, so it is out.
Irony: there is no opposite meaning or contrast between expectation and outcome, so it is out.
Zeugma: there is only one verb and one object, with no double sense, so it is out.
Strictly speaking, an oxymoron is usually an adjective-noun pair ("deafening silence"). Here the contradiction lies between the verb and its object.
4. Answer The contradiction between "listening" and "silence" makes it an oxymoron, which is option C.
5. Exam tip For figure-of-speech questions, look for the clash. If two ideas directly contradict each other, think oxymoron. If one word serves two different meanings, think zeugma. If the meaning is the opposite of what is said, think irony.
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4.
The overwhelming confidence and pride that lead to the fall of the protagonist is
1. A.catharsis
2. B.ego
3. C.harmatia
4. D.hubris
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Answer: D. hubris
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5.
The speech is intended to ____ the addressee.
1. A.confuse
2. B.pacify
3. C.provoke
4. D.reclaim
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Answer: D. reclaim
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6.
The addressee is
1. A.Demetrius
2. B.Hermia
3. C.Oberon
4. D.Puck
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Answer: C. Oberon
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7.
The speaker is
This question refers to an extract from the original paper, which isn't shown here.
1. A.Helena
2. B.Hermia
3. C.Philostrate
4. D.Theseus
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Answer: C. Philostrate
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8.
At the end of the speech,
1. A.Hippolyta storms out of the place
2. B.Philostrate announces the prologue
3. C.the ladies settle down
4. D.the curtain is drawn
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Answer: D. the curtain is drawn
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9.
Which of the following helps best to create and sustain interest in a literary work?
1. A.plot
2. B.rhyme
3. C.rhythm
4. D.suspense
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Answer: D. suspense
AI explanation
Step 1: Analyze the question The question asks which element creates and sustains interest in a literary work. The key words are "create" (grab attention at the start) and "sustain" (keep the reader engaged until the end).
Step 2: Explain the concepts
Plot: The sequence of events in a story. It is the structure of the work, but a plot can exist without being gripping.
Rhyme: The repetition of similar end sounds in lines of verse. It applies to poetry and is a sound device, not a source of sustained interest.
Rhythm: The pattern of beats or stresses in verse or prose. It affects musicality, not the reader's curiosity about what happens next.
Suspense: The state of anxious uncertainty about what will happen next. It makes readers curious, keeps them reading, and creates anticipation from beginning to end.
Step 3: Work through the options
A (plot): It is essential, but it is the framework. Interest comes from how the plot is handled, and suspense is what makes it compelling.
B (rhyme): This is limited to poetry and is only a decorative sound effect.
C (rhythm): Like rhyme, it is a technical device that does not drive interest throughout a work.
D (suspense): It directly hooks the reader and keeps them engaged by withholding outcomes and building tension.
Step 4: Answer suspense**.
Tip: In Literature questions, match the key verbs to the device. "Create and sustain interest" points to suspense, because it keeps the reader asking "What happens next?" Think of a Nollywood thriller: you stay glued to the screen because of the suspense, not the rhyme.
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11.
...you and I in the first line refers to
This question refers to an extract from the original paper, which isn't shown here.
1. A.Demetrius and Helena
2. B.Hermia and Helena
3. C.Hippolyta and Lysander
4. D.Oberon and Titania
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Answer: A. Demetrius and Helena
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13.
The speaker's experience is that
1. A.the poor are eloquent
2. B.even the eloquent can falter in their speech
3. C.the poor are inhibited
4. D.even the poor can be tongue-tied
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Answer: C. the poor are inhibited
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14.
The major divisions in a play are
1. A.acts
2. B.chapters
3. C.scenes
4. D.stanzas
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Answer: A. acts
AI explanation
Step 1: Analyze the question The question asks for the major divisions of a play. Each option is a structural unit in a different literary form, so we need to match the right unit to drama.
Step 2: Explain the concept Literature is divided into three main genres, and each has its own structural units:
Prose (novels): chapters
Poetry: stanzas (and lines)
Drama (plays): acts, which are further broken into scenes
Step 3: Work through the options
A. Acts: A play is first divided into acts, the major sections. Each act usually marks a significant stage in the plot, such as exposition, rising action, climax, or resolution. For example, Shakespeare's Macbeth has five acts.
B. Chapters: These belong to novels and other prose, not plays.
C. Scenes: These are subdivisions within an act. They usually change when the setting, time, or characters on stage change, so they are minor divisions, not major ones.
D. Stanzas: These are groups of lines in a poem, so they are not part of drama.
Step 4: Answer The major divisions of a play are acts.
Tip: Remember the hierarchy: Play → Acts → Scenes, like Novel → Chapters and Poem → Stanzas. When a question says "major," pick the bigger unit (act). When it says "sub-division," pick the smaller one (scene).
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15.
One of the important means available to a writer of a literary work is
1. A.diction
2. B.fiction
3. C.stage
4. D.stanza
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Answer: A. diction
AI explanation
Analyze the question: The question asks for a means (a tool or technique) available to a writer of any literary work. That covers prose, poetry and drama, so the answer must apply to all of them.
Explain the concept: Writers use literary devices and techniques to create meaning and effect. The most basic of these is diction, which is the writer's choice of words. Diction shapes tone, mood, imagery, character and theme in every genre.
Evaluate each option:
A. Diction: This is a tool every writer uses, whether writing a poem, a play or a novel. ✔
B. Fiction: This is a genre or category of writing (invented stories), not a means a writer uses. ✘
C. Stage: This is specific to drama and is a performance space, not a general literary means. ✘
D. Stanza: This is a unit of a poem, so it applies to poetry only, not to all literary works. ✘
Answer: The correct option is A. diction.
Tip: When a question asks for a "means," "device," or "technique" available to a writer in general, choose the option that applies to all genres. Words like stanza (poetry), stage (drama) and fiction (a genre) are narrower or are categories rather than tools. Diction, imagery and tone are the general ones.
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16.
The technique of narration is
1. A.First person
2. B.Second person
3. C.Third person
4. D.stream of consciousness
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Answer: A. First person
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17.
Read the lines below and answer the question: The closing of the day Is the beginning of the day The lines
This question refers to an extract from the original paper, which isn't shown here.
1. A.are alliterated
2. B.are repeated
3. C.end stop
4. D.run on
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Answer: D. run on
AI explanation
Analyzing the question
The lines are: "The closing of the day Is the beginning of the day"
The question asks about a technical feature of the lines. Let's test each option.
Concept: Enjambment (run-on lines) vs. end-stopped lines
An end-stopped line ends with a natural pause, usually marked by punctuation (comma, full stop, semicolon).
A run-on line (enjambment) carries its meaning and grammar into the next line without a pause. The sentence is not complete at the end of the line.
Step-by-step solution
Alliteration (A): This is repetition of the same initial consonant sound in nearby words (e.g., "big brown bear"). "closing... day... beginning... day" does not show a clear pattern of repeated initial sounds, so this is not the best answer.
Repetition (B): The word "day" and the phrase "of the day" do recur, so this is a feature of the lines. However, repetition describes the words, and the question is about how the lines are structured, and the options pair it with line-structure terms. It is a tempting option, but it is not the key point.
End stop (C): The first line, "The closing of the day", ends with no punctuation, and the sentence is incomplete. The subject "The closing of the day" still needs its verb, "Is...". So it is not end-stopped.
Run on (D): The first line has a subject but no verb. The thought flows directly into the second line, "Is the beginning of the day." This is enjambment, meaning the lines run on.
Answer
The first line depends on the second line to complete its meaning, so the lines run on.
Tip: To check for enjambment, ask yourself whether the line makes complete sense on its own. If it does not, and there is no punctuation at the line end, it is a run-on line. Look for punctuation at the end of each line to spot end-stopped lines.
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18.
Read the lines below and answer the question: My heart aches, and a drowsy numbness pains My sense, as though of hemlock I have drunk The mood of the poet is that of
This question refers to an extract from the original paper, which isn't shown here.
1. A.anger
2. B.apathy
3. C.drunkenness
4. D.sadness
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Answer: D. sadness
AI explanation
Analyze the question The lines come from John Keats's "Ode to a Nightingale":
"My heart aches, and a drowsy numbness pains / My sense, as though of hemlock I had drunk..."
You are asked to identify the poet's mood.
Explain the concept In poetry, mood is the feeling the poem creates. To find it, look at the diction, meaning the words the poet chooses. Words such as "aches," "pains," "numbness," and "hemlock" (a poison) all carry negative, painful feelings.
Step-by-step solution
"My heart aches": This is emotional pain, which points to sorrow or melancholy.
"A drowsy numbness pains my sense": He feels dull and heavy, as if the pain has made him numb. This is the heaviness that comes with deep sadness.
"As though of hemlock I had drunk": He compares his state to being poisoned. This shows how deeply and heavily the feeling weighs on him.
Now check each option:
A. Anger: There are no words of rage, hostility, or irritation. Not correct.
B. Apathy: Apathy means not caring at all. The poet does care, because his "heart aches." The numbness is a result of pain, not indifference. Not correct.
C. Drunkenness: He says "as though" he had drunk hemlock. This is a simile, so he is not actually drunk. Not correct.
D. Sadness: The aching heart and painful numbness show sorrow and melancholy. Correct.
The answer is **D.
Exam tip When a question asks about mood, underline the emotional words (here "aches" and "pains"). Also watch for similes with "as though" or "as if," because they describe a feeling rather than a literal event. This is how you avoid traps like "drunkenness."
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19.
A narrative that extols the deeds of a heroic figure is a
1. A.ballad
2. B.folktale
3. C.panegyric
4. D.pastoral
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Answer: C. panegyric
AI explanation
Step 1: Analyze the question The question asks for the term for a narrative that extols (praises highly) the deeds of a heroic figure. The key words are "extols" and "heroic figure."
Step 2: Explain the concepts
Ballad: A narrative poem or song, often telling a story of love, tragedy, or adventure. It can be about a hero, but its defining feature is its form (storytelling in simple, songlike stanzas), not praise of a hero.
Folktale: A traditional story passed down orally, often with a moral or supernatural elements. It is not specifically about praising a hero.
Panegyric: A formal piece of writing or speech that praises a person or their achievements. The word comes from Greek, meaning a public speech of praise. It fits "extols" directly.
Pastoral: Literature that portrays rural life, shepherds, and nature in an idealized way. It has nothing to do with heroes.
Step 3: Match to the question "Extols the deeds of a heroic figure" means praising someone's great achievements. This is the definition of a panegyric. In African oral tradition, praise poetry (such as Yoruba oriki) is a good example of panegyric: it celebrates the achievements and qualities of a person.
A ballad could be a distractor because ballads sometimes tell of heroes, but a ballad is defined by its narrative song form, while the word "extols" points to praise.
Step 4: Answer The correct option is C. panegyric.
Exam tip: In Literature in English, match the key verb in the question to the term. "Extol/praise" points to panegyric or eulogy, "lament for the dead" points to elegy, "rural life" points to pastoral, and "story in song" points to ballad.
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20.
Farewell, sweet playfellow refers to
1. A.Demetrius
2. B.Hermia
3. C.Helena
4. D.Lysander
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Answer: C. Helena
AI explanation
Analyze the question: The phrase comes from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, Act 1, Scene 1. The question asks who the "sweet playfellow" is, meaning the person being addressed, not the speaker.
Concept: Hermia and Lysander have just decided to elope to escape Egeus's demand that Hermia marry Demetrius. Before leaving, Hermia says goodbye to her childhood friend, Helena:
> "Farewell, sweet playfellow. Pray thou for us, > And good luck grant thee thy Demetrius! > Keep word, Lysander..."
Solution:
The speaker is Hermia, so B is wrong, because she is the one saying farewell.
Lysander is her lover and is addressed separately ("Keep word, Lysander"), so D is wrong.
Demetrius is the man Helena loves, so he is mentioned in the wish and is not the playfellow. A is wrong.
"Playfellow" means a childhood companion. Helena and Hermia grew up together, as Helena recalls later in the play: "We, Hermia, like two artificial gods…". The playfellow is therefore Helena.
Correct answer: C. Helena
Tip: In quote questions, first work out who is speaking and who is being spoken to. "Playfellow" signals a childhood friendship, and in this play that is Helena and Hermia.
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21.
The underlined lines portray the addressee as a
This question refers to an extract from the original paper, which isn't shown here.
1. A.coward
2. B.hunter
3. C.painter
4. D.traitor
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Answer: D. traitor
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22.
The _______ comes after the loose ends of the plot have been tied up.
1. A.climax
2. B.denouncement
3. C.epilogue
4. D.epilogue
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Answer: A. climax
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23.
The speaker is addressing
This question refers to an extract from the original paper, which isn't shown here.
1. A.Hippolyta
2. B.Lysander
3. C.Philostrate
4. D.Quince
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Answer: C. Philostrate
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24.
The dominant image is one of
1. A.beginning
2. B.flying
3. C.running
4. D.waiting
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Answer: D. waiting
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25.
The dominant device used in Macbeth doth murdered sleep; the innocent sleep is
1. A.alliteration
2. B.conceit
3. C.metonymy
4. D.personification
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Answer: D. personification
AI explanation
Analyze the question: The line is from Shakespeare's Macbeth (Act 2, Scene 2). After killing Duncan, Macbeth says he heard a voice cry, "Sleep no more! Macbeth does murder sleep." The question asks for the dominant literary device in the phrase "Macbeth doth murder sleep; the innocent sleep."
Concept: Personification gives human qualities, actions, or feelings to abstract ideas or non-human things. Here, "sleep" is treated as a living person who can be murdered and who is described as "innocent."
Checking each option:
A. Alliteration: This is the repetition of initial consonant sounds. There is a little of it ("sleep... sleep"), but that is repetition, not a real pattern of alliteration, so it is not the dominant device.
B. Conceit: This is an elaborate, extended metaphor, usually a far-fetched comparison. The line is not extended in this way. (Later lines do add images of sleep as "balm of hurt minds" and "chief nourisher in life's feast," but the phrase in question is not a conceit.)
C. Metonymy: This means replacing a thing with something closely associated with it, such as "the crown" for the king. That is not happening here.
D. Personification: Sleep is "murdered" and called "innocent," which are qualities and experiences of a human being. This is the dominant device.
Solution: "Murder" is something that happens to a person, and "innocent" describes a person's moral state. Shakespeare applies both to sleep, so sleep is personified. This also carries the meaning: Macbeth has killed an innocent king, and he feels he has destroyed peace of mind and will never rest again.
Answer: D. personification.
Exam tip: When an abstract thing (sleep, death, time, nature) is "killed," "murdered," "weeping," or "smiling," think personification first. Ask: "Is a non-human thing doing or suffering something only humans can?" If yes, it is personification.
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26.
The couple are going to the wood because
1. A.it is their favourite spot
2. B.they are running away from the Athenian law
3. C.they want to have their peace
4. D.the wood is romantic
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Answer: B. they are running away from the Athenian law
AI explanation
Analyzing the question
"The couple" going to the wood strongly points to A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare, a common WASSCE Literature text. The couple is Lysander and Hermia.
Background
In Act 1, Scene 1, Egeus, Hermia's father, wants her to marry Demetrius. Hermia loves Lysander. Under Athenian law, Theseus tells her she must obey her father, marry Demetrius, face death, or become a nun (live in celibacy).
The plan
Lysander proposes a solution: they will slip out of Athens at night and meet in the wood outside the city, about a league from the town. From there they can go to his widowed aunt's house, where the sharp Athenian law cannot reach them, and marry.
Checking the options
A. Their favourite spot: the wood is a meeting place where Hermia and Lysander have met Helena before, but that is not the reason for going now.
B. Running away from the Athenian law: this is the reason. They are escaping the law that would force Hermia to marry Demetrius or be punished.
C. They want peace: this is vague and does not capture the urgent motive.
D. The wood is romantic: it is not their reason for going.
Answer: B
Tip: In literature questions, always look for the motive that drives the plot. Here, the conflict (the Athenian law and Egeus's demand) leads directly to the decision to flee into the wood.
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27.
Read the lines below and answer the question: The curl of my lips, the swing of my waist, the The ride of my breast, the stride of my steps, the Flash of my tech and the palm of my hand The line is an example of
This question refers to an extract from the original paper, which isn't shown here.
1. A.euphemism
2. B.parallelism
3. C.personification
4. D.synecdoche
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Answer: B. parallelism
AI explanation
Analyze the question: The lines list body parts and actions in a repeated pattern: "The curl of my lips, the swing of my waist, the ride of my breast, the stride of my steps, the flash of my teeth and the palm of my hand." (These lines come from Maya Angelou-style/African poetry about confidence and the body; "tech" here is likely "teeth".) We need to name the device used.
Concept: Let's review the options.
Euphemism: a mild word used in place of a harsh or unpleasant one (e.g., "passed away" for "died"). Nothing is being softened here.
Parallelism: repeating the same grammatical structure in successive phrases or clauses for rhythm and emphasis.
Personification: giving human qualities to non-human things. The subject here is already human ("my").
Synecdoche: using a part to represent the whole (e.g., "hands" for workers). Here the body parts are named literally for their own movements and features, not to stand for the whole person.
Solution: Look at the structure of each phrase:
the curl / of my lips
the swing / of my waist
the ride / of my breast
the stride / of my steps
the flash / of my teeth
the palm / of my hand
Every phrase follows the same pattern: "the + noun + of my + noun." This repeated grammatical construction is parallelism. It creates rhythm and emphasis and builds a sense of pride and confidence in the speaker.
Although body parts appear, they are not substituting for the whole person, so synecdoche does not fit. There is no softening of language (euphemism) and no non-human object being given human traits (personification).
Answer: B. parallelism
Tip: When you see a list of phrases built the same way, think parallelism. Quick check: if you can fill in the same template ("the _ of my _") for every line, it is parallelism. For synecdoche, ask: "Does this part stand for the whole?" If not, rule it out.
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28.
The device used in She gave him lots of cash and tender attention is
1. A.bathos
2. B.pathos
3. C.suspense
4. D.zeugma
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Answer: D. zeugma
AI explanation
Analyze the question: The sentence is "She gave him lots of cash and tender attention." We need to identify the figure of speech or literary device.
Concept: Zeugma is a device in which one word (usually a verb or preposition) governs or applies to two or more other words, but has a different sense with each. Often the result is a mix of the literal and the abstract, which can be witty or surprising. Examples:
"He lost his keys and his temper."
"She broke his car and his heart."
Solution:
The verb "gave" governs two objects: "lots of cash" and "tender attention."
With "cash," "gave" is literal and concrete, because money is physically handed over.
With "tender attention," "gave" is abstract and figurative, because attention is not handed over like an object.
A single verb is therefore linked to two objects in different senses. This is zeugma.
Checking the other options:
Bathos (A): A sudden drop from a lofty or serious tone to a trivial or ridiculous one. The sentence has no such drop.
Pathos (B): A quality that evokes pity or sorrow. The sentence is not trying to do that.
Suspense (C): Building tension about what will happen next. Not present here.
Zeugma (D): One verb applied to two objects in different senses. This matches.
Exam tip: When one verb is shared by two objects and the meanings differ (one literal, one abstract), think zeugma. Compare "lost his keys and his temper." Use the "one verb, two meanings" test.
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30.
In turn, the speaker accuses the addressee of
1. A.cruelty
2. B.discrimination
3. C.deceit
4. D.indiscretion
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Answer: C. deceit
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31.
In _____ and moved inwards the kitchen, like one sleepwalking, the simile portrays one who is
1. A.absent minded
2. B.disappointed
3. C.passion driven
4. D.morose
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Answer: A. absent minded
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33.
Another character present at the scene is
1. A.Egeus
2. B.Lysander
3. C.Oberon
4. D.Theseus
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Answer: A. Egeus
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34.
The choir is on wheels to a convention illustrates
1. A.Hyperbole
2. B.Allusion
3. C.Metonymy
4. D.Personification
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Answer: C. Metonymy
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35.
Characters in a play that the author uses as a vehicle for commentary is
1. A.chorus
2. B.dancers
3. C.drummers
4. D.singers
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Answer: A. chorus
AI explanation
Step 1: Analyze the question The question asks for the characters in a play whom the author uses as a "vehicle for commentary." In other words, who stands outside the main action and comments on events, themes, and characters on the author's behalf?
Step 2: Explain the concept In drama, the chorus is a group of characters (or sometimes one character) who comment on the action of the play without being fully part of the plot. The idea started in Ancient Greek tragedy, where the chorus:
Comments on the events and their moral significance
Gives background information
Voices the opinions of the community or the playwright
Guides the audience's reactions
Examples:
The Chorus in Sophocles' Antigone and Oedipus Rex
The Chorus in Shakespeare's Henry V and Romeo and Juliet (the Prologue)
Elders and townspeople who comment on events in many African plays
Step 3: Check the options
A. Chorus: Correct. Its main dramatic function is commentary.
B. Dancers: They add spectacle and rhythm, but their role is not commentary.
C. Drummers: They provide music and sound effects, not commentary.
D. Singers: Singers may sometimes carry commentary in song, but "singers" is a general performance role. The dramatic term for characters who comment on the action is the chorus.
Step 4: Answer The correct option is A. chorus.
Exam tip: Associate "commentary" or "narrating and reflecting on the action" with the chorus. Dancers, drummers, and singers belong to the performance elements (music, dance, spectacle), while the chorus is a character device for commentary.
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36.
The Shakespearean sonnet differs from the Petrachan sonnet by ending with a
1. A.couplet
2. B.quatrain
3. C.sestet
4. D.tercet
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Answer: A. couplet
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37.
Earlier the addressee has accused the speaker of
1. A.disloyalty
2. B.infidelity
3. C.murder
4. D.theft
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Answer: C. murder
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38.
The wildest refers to
1. A.good people
2. B.the least cruel man
3. C.wild beasts
4. D.the most deceptive
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Answer: B. the least cruel man
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39.
The mood is one of
1. A.anxiety
2. B.despondency
3. C.sorrow
4. D.regret
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40.
Read the lines below and answer the question: The curl of my lips, the swing of my waist, the The ride of my breast, the stride of my steps, the Flash of my tech and the palm of my hand The image created in the line appeals to the sense of
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1. A.sight
2. B.taste
3. C.smell
4. D.touch
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Answer: A. sight
AI explanation
Analyze the question: The passage lists physical features and movements: the curl of the lips, the swing of the waist, the ride of the breast, the stride of the steps, the flash of the teeth ("tech" is most likely a misprint of "teeth"), and the palm of the hand. We are asked which sense the imagery appeals to.
Concept: Imagery is language that appeals to the five senses:
Visual imagery (sight): what we can see, such as shapes, movement, colour and light
Gustatory imagery (taste): flavours
Olfactory imagery (smell): scents
Tactile imagery (touch): texture, heat, pressure
Auditory imagery (hearing): sounds
Solution:
"Curl of my lips" is a shape you see.
"Swing of my waist" and "stride of my steps" are movements you watch.
"Flash of my teeth" describes a quick gleam of light, which is also seen.
"Ride of my breast" is another visible bodily motion.
"Palm of my hand" is a visible part of the body, and the line does not describe feeling or texture.
Every phrase describes how the speaker looks or moves, so the image is visual. None of the lines mention flavour, scent, or the sensation of touching something.
Answer: The image appeals to the sense of sight, which is option A.
Exam tip: Ask yourself, "Could I see this, hear it, or feel it?" Words like curl, swing, stride, flash describe motion and appearance, so they point to sight. For touch, look for words about texture or temperature, such as rough, soft, cold, warm.
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41.
A narrative composed in the form of a letter is
1. A.an eponymous novel
2. B.an epistolary novel
3. C.a novella
4. D.a panegyric
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Answer: B. an epistolary novel
AI explanation
Step 1: Analyze the question The question asks for the term describing a narrative written in the form of letters.
Step 2: Explain the concepts
Eponymous novel: A novel named after its main character, e.g. Oliver Twist or Emma. The name comes from the title, not the form.
Epistolary novel: A novel told through letters (and sometimes diary entries or documents). The word comes from the Greek epistole, meaning "letter".
Novella: A short novel, longer than a short story but shorter than a full novel.
Panegyric: A speech or piece of writing that praises a person or achievement.
Step 3: Match the definition to the options
A narrative composed as a letter points to the epistolary form.
A is about the title, C is about length, and D is about praise, so none of them fit.
A well-known example is So Long a Letter by Mariama Bâ, where the narrator, Ramatoulaye, writes a long letter to her friend Aissatou. It is a common text in West African literature studies.
Step 4: Answer The correct option is B. an epistolary novel.
Tip: Link "epistolary" with "epistle", the letters in the Bible such as the Epistles of Paul. If you see "letter" in a literature question, think epistolary.
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42.
The speaker and the addressee are
1. A.Demetrius and Lysander
2. B.Hermia and Lysander
3. C.Demetrius and Hermia
4. D.Lysander and Helena
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Answer: D. Lysander and Helena
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43.
Read the lines below and answer the question: My heart aches, and a drowsy numbness pains My sense, as though of hemlock I have drunk The metrical pattern is
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1. A.anapestic
2. B.dactylic
3. C.iambic
4. D.trochaic
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Answer: C. iambic
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45.
A poem that is shaped in the image of the object it talks about is
1. A.concrete
2. B.lyrical
3. C.metaphysical
4. D.romantic
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Answer: A. concrete
AI explanation
Step 1: Analyze the question The question asks for the type of poem whose visual shape copies the object it describes. The key phrase is "shaped in the image of the object."
Step 2: Explain the concept
Concrete poetry (also called shape or pattern poetry) arranges the words, lines, and spacing on the page to form the shape of the subject. A poem about a tree may look like a tree, and a poem about rain may have words falling down the page. George Herbert's "Easter Wings" is a classic example, because its lines are arranged like a pair of wings.
Lyrical poetry expresses personal feelings and emotions in a musical way, as in a song. It has nothing to do with visual shape.
Metaphysical poetry (John Donne, Andrew Marvell) is known for intellectual wit, far-fetched conceits, and philosophical themes such as love, death, and religion.
Romantic poetry (Wordsworth, Keats, Shelley) emphasizes nature, emotion, imagination, and individualism.
Step 3: Apply to the options Only concrete poetry is defined by its physical form on the page matching its subject. B, C, and D describe style, theme, or period, not visual shape.
Step 4: Answer The correct option is A. concrete.
Exam tip: Think "concrete = you can see it." If a question mentions shape, image, or appearance on the page, the answer is concrete poetry. Also remember "lyrical = like a song," "metaphysical = mind-bending ideas," and "romantic = nature and emotion."
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46.
The underlined expression means being
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1. A.careful
2. B.faithful
3. C.flirtatious
4. D.reckless
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Answer: C. flirtatious
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47.
The speech is in reaction to
1. A.Hippolyta's rejection of the burden the poor bear
2. B.Philostrate's rejection of the play-within-the play
3. C.the address of the chorus
4. D.the arrival of the players
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Answer: D. the arrival of the players
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