In the excerpt ‘The world is a stage, and all the men and women merely players’ from William Shakespeare’s As You Like It, what is the figure of speech used?
The world is directly compared to a stage without using ‘like’ or ‘as,’ making it a metaphor, which suggests life’s theatrical nature.
In the excerpt ‘The wind whispered secrets through the trees,’ what is the figure of speech used?
The wind is given the human ability to whisper, a use of personification that creates a mysterious atmosphere.
In the excerpt ‘O Death, where is thy sting?’ from 1 Corinthians 15:55, what is the figure of speech used when addressing Death as if it were a person?
Addressing Death, an abstract concept, as if it were present and capable of responding is an apostrophe, used to challenge its power dramatically.
In the excerpt ‘His words cut deeper than a knife,’ what is the figure of speech used?
The comparison of words to a knife using ‘than’ is a simile, emphasizing their emotional impact.
In the excerpt ‘The palm-wine drinkard drank a sea of wine’ from Amos Tutuola’s The Palm-Wine Drinkard, what is the figure of speech used?
Exaggerating the amount of wine to a ‘sea’ is hyperbole, highlighting the drinkard’s excess.
In the excerpt ‘The moon smiled down on the sleeping village,’ what is the figure of speech used?
The moon is given the human action of smiling, a personification that creates a serene mood.
In the excerpt ‘My love is like a red, red rose’ from Robert Burns’ A Red, Red Rose, what is the figure of speech used?
The comparison of love to a rose using ‘like’ is a simile, emphasizing its beauty and fragility.
In the excerpt ‘He called himself a doctor, yet he couldn’t heal a common cold,’ what is the figure of speech used to highlight the contradiction between his title and ability?
Irony is used to highlight the contradiction between the man’s claim to be a doctor and his inability to perform basic healing, mocking his incompetence.
In the excerpt ‘Blow, winds, and crack your cheeks!’ from William Shakespeare’s King Lear, what is the figure of speech used?
Addressing the winds as if they could respond is an apostrophe, intensifying the storm’s ferocity.
In the excerpt ‘The bitter bread of banishment’ from William Shakespeare’s Richard II, what is the figure of speech used?
The repetition of the ‘b’ sound in ‘bitter bread of banishment’ is alliteration, emphasizing the hardship.
In the excerpt ‘Africa, your blood flows freely, like a river’ from David Diop’s Africa, what is the effect of the simile used?
The simile compares Africa’s blood to a river, vividly illustrating the extent of its suffering under colonialism.
In the excerpt ‘The drums of war beat in my heart,’ what is the figure of speech used?
The heart is compared to a place where drums beat, a metaphor suggesting inner turmoil.
In the excerpt ‘He’s an open book, but his pages are torn,’ what does the metaphor suggest about the person?
Comparing the person to an open book implies transparency, while torn pages suggest emotional or personal damage.
In the excerpt ‘The village slept under a blanket of stars,’ what is the figure of speech used?
The stars are compared to a blanket covering the village, a metaphor that evokes a peaceful scene.
In the excerpt ‘Okonkwo was a roaring flame in Umuofia’ from Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart, what does the metaphor portray about Okonkwo?
Comparing Okonkwo to a flame suggests his intense energy and influence in the community.
In the excerpt ‘The river sang a lullaby to the weary traveler,’ what is the figure of speech used?
The river is given the human ability to sing, a personification that creates a soothing effect.
In the excerpt ‘I’ve told you a million times to be careful!’, what is the figure of speech used?
Exaggerating the number of times to ‘a million’ is hyperbole, emphasizing frustration.
In the excerpt ‘The pen is mightier than the sword’ by Edward Bulwer-Lytton, what is the figure of speech used?
The pen and sword are compared to represent writing and violence, a metaphor highlighting the power of words.
In the excerpt ‘The leaves danced in the autumn breeze,’ what effect does the personification create?
Giving leaves the human action of dancing suggests vibrant, lively motion in the scene.
In the excerpt ‘Her smile was a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day,’ what does the metaphor emphasize about the smile?
Comparing the smile to sunshine highlights its ability to bring warmth and happiness.
In Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart, Okonkwo’s downfall is primarily due to his
Okonkwo’s obsession with avoiding weakness leads to rash decisions and his tragic end.
In Buchi Emecheta’s Second Class Citizen, Adah’s primary goal is to
Adah strives for education and self-reliance despite societal and marital constraints.
In Ferdinand Oyono’s The Old Man and the Medal, the novel critiques the colonial system through the theme of
The colonialists’ superficial honors, like Meka’s medal, mask their exploitative intentions.
In Buchi Emecheta’s The Joys of Motherhood, Nnu Ego’s life reflects the societal pressure to
Nnu Ego’s value in society is tied to her role as a mother, a central theme of the novel.
In Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart, the setting of Umuofia is significant because it
Umuofia’s pre-colonial setting showcases Igbo culture and traditions.
In Ferdinand Oyono’s The Old Man and the Medal, Meka’s character is best described as
Meka’s initial trust in the colonialists’ intentions reveals his naivety.
In William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the character who most embodies reckless passion is
Romeo’s impulsive actions, driven by love, lead to tragic consequences.
In Wole Soyinka’s The Lion and the Jewel, the conflict between Lakunle and Baroka represents
Lakunle’s Western ideas clash with Baroka’s traditional values.
In August Wilson’s Fences, the central theme of the play is
The play explores family dynamics and Troy’s struggles with his past and societal barriers.
In J.C. De Graft’s Sons and Daughters, Maanan’s rebellion against her father is driven by her desire to
Maanan’s artistic ambitions conflict with her father’s expectations.
In William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the Nurse’s role is primarily to
The Nurse supports Juliet and facilitates her secret romance with Romeo.
In Wole Soyinka’s The Lion and the Jewel, Sidi’s character symbolizes
Sidi’s beauty and eventual choice of Baroka reflect traditional values.
In selected poems from Ker, D. et al (eds.): New Poetry from African and other anthologies, the central theme of Gabriel Okara’s Piano and Drums is
The poem contrasts African traditions (drums) with Western influences (piano).
In selected poems from Soyinka (ed.) Poems of Black Africa and other anthologies, the speaker’s tone in Wole Soyinka’s Telephone Conversation is
The speaker uses satire to mock the landlady’s racism and asserts his dignity.
In selected poems from T. Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T. (eds.): A Selection of African Poetry and other anthologies, the mood of Lenrie Peters’ The Panic of Growing Older is
The poem reflects on aging with anxiety about unfulfilled aspirations.
In selected poems from Eruvbetine, A.E. et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides and other anthologies, the poet’s attitude toward the sun in John Donne’s The Sun Rising is
The poet playfully mocks the sun’s intrusion while expressing love’s supremacy.
In selected poems from Umukoro, M. et al. (eds.): *Exam Focus: Literature in English* and other anthologies, the structure of J.P. Clark’s 'Agbor Dancer' is:
The poem uses free verse to capture the dancer’s fluid, cultural movements.
In selected poems from Nwoga, D.I. (ed.): West African Verse and other anthologies, the tone of David Diop’s Africa is
The poem expresses defiance against colonialism and hope for Africa’s future.
In general literary principles, a literary work that uses humor to critique societal flaws is called
Satire employs humor, irony, or exaggeration to expose and criticize societal issues.
In general literary principles, the resolution of a story’s conflict occurs in the
The denouement follows the climax and resolves the story’s conflicts.
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