Practice neco model questions vol1 literature_in_english 2022 Past Questions

Question 1 View Details

In the line "the thunderous silence filled the night", which literary device is illustrated?

Correct A. Oxymoron

B. Simile

C. Personification

D. Metaphor

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2 View Details

Read the excerpt: "A clever rabbit outwitted the greedy lion, teaching the forest that greed brings downfall." Which literary genre does this passage most likely belong to?

Correct A. Fable

B. Parable

C. Myth

D. Legend

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3 View Details

Consider the following stanza: "When dawn awoke the sleepy town,\ The market's hum began to rise,\ Old voices sang in gentle sound,\ While shadows fled beneath the skies." Identify the rhyme scheme of the stanza and state the metrical pattern (type of foot and number of feet per line).

A. Rhyme scheme ABCB; iambic trimeter

B. Rhyme scheme ABBA; trochaic tetrameter

Correct C. Rhyme scheme ABAB; iambic tetrameter

D. Rhyme scheme AABB; iambic pentameter

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4 View Details

Read the paragraph: "She stared at the cracked photograph, remembering the laughter that once filled the cramped attic. The scent of pine wood lingered, and she could almost hear her father's soft humming as he repaired the old clock. Yet now, the silence was heavy, and the ticking was the only sound that broke it."\nIdentify the narrative point of view used and explain how this choice influences the reader's perception of the protagonist.

A. Third-person omniscient; it provides the reader with an all-knowing overview of all characters' thoughts, which distances the reader from the protagonist's personal feelings.

B. Second-person; it addresses the reader as ‘you', creating an immediate but detached perspective that does not focus on the protagonist's inner memories.

C. First-person singular; it immerses the reader in the narrator's inner world, making the protagonist's emotions directly experienced.

Correct D. Third‑person limited; it lets the reader share the protagonist's memories and feelings, fostering empathy and a personal view of her melancholy.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5 View Details

The following description appears in a novel: "Gas lamps flickered along the cobbled streets as horse‑drawn carriages rattled past. Women in high‑necked gowns and men in waistcoats hurried to the railway station, clutching leather satchels. The chatter spoke of steam engines and the recent Reform Act, while the scent of coal smoke lingered in the air."\nBased on these details, determine the historical period and the social class of the main character who is described as "a young clerk with ink‑stained fingers, eager to rise through the civil service".

A. Early Regency England (c. 1810‑1820); lower‑class.

B. Edwardian England (c. 1900‑1910); working‑class.

C. Late Georgian England (c. 1790s‑1820s); upper‑class.

Correct D. Early Victorian England (c. 1830s‑1850s); middle‑class.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6 View Details

Read the following excerpt: "The hero, Oedipus, discovers his tragic fate, blinds himself, and goes into exile, fulfilling the prophecy that he tried to avoid." Which literary genre does this excerpt belong to?

Correct A. Tragedy

B. Satire

C. Comedy

D. Epic

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7 View Details

Two passages describe the protagonist's environment. Passage A: "The cracked mud road stretched beyond the thatched huts, while the distant sound of the colonial officer's whistle echoed at dusk." Passage B: "Neon signs flickered above the bustling downtown café, where commuters hurried past with smartphones in hand." Which setting most directly contributes to the protagonist's feeling of alienation, and why?

A. Passage B - the urban downtown café, because the bright neon signs and constant movement distract the protagonist from feeling alienated.

B. Passage A - the rural village during the colonial era, because the close‑knit community actually provides comfort, not alienation.

C. Passage B - the neon‑lit downtown café in the modern era, because the bustling, technology‑driven environment intensifies the protagonist's alienation.

Correct D. Passage A - the rural village during the colonial era, because the oppressive colonial atmosphere creates the protagonist's sense of alienation.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8 View Details

Consider the following excerpt: "I had just left the market when, suddenly, I was back in my childhood home, hearing my mother's voice calling me for supper. The scent of fresh bread filled the air, and I realized I was remembering, not experiencing, the present moment." Which narrative technique is primarily employed in this passage?

Correct A. Flashback (a non‑linear narrative technique)

B. Foreshadowing (a linear narrative technique)

C. Narrative framing (a linear narrative technique)

D. Stream of consciousness (a non‑linear narrative technique)

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9 View Details

In a novel, three recurring symbols appear: a broken mirror, a wilting rose, and a ticking clock. Explain what central theme these symbols collectively convey.

A. The inevitability (fate) of destiny

Correct B. The transience (impermanence) of human existence

C. The decay (corruption) of societal structures

D. The resilience (endurance) of love

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10 View Details

Read the following excerpt: "When the storm finally broke, the wind howled through the ancient oaks, and the rain fell in relentless sheets, each droplet carving a path down the moss‑covered stones, while the narrator's thoughts wandered, weaving intricate reflections on memory and loss." Which stylistic feature most characterises the author's style in this passage?

Correct A. Use of complex, compound‑complex sentences with extensive subordinate clauses

B. Use of simple, declarative sentences with minimal clauses

C. Predominant use of short, fragmented sentences lacking subordinate clauses

D. Frequent use of interrogative sentences with rhetorical questions

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11 View Details

In Act 2 of a modern play the playwright employs three distinct dramatic techniques: (i) a flashback introduced by the stage direction "[A memory of 1995]" consisting of 8 lines of dialogue, (ii) a soliloquy revealing the protagonist's inner conflict comprising 5 lines, and (iii) a chorus commenting on the action in 6 lines. If the impact on audience empathy of each technique is proportional to the square of its line count, what percentage of the total empathy impact is contributed by the flashback? Express your answer to one decimal place.

Correct A. 51.2

B. 67.4

C. 48.0

D. 42.1

Correct Answer: A

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Question 12 View Details

A poet uses three figures of speech throughout a 20‑line stanza: metaphor, simile and personification. Personification accounts for exactly 25 % of the total instances of figurative language. The remaining instances are divided between metaphor and simile in the ratio 3:2. How many metaphors appear in the stanza?

A. 12

Correct B. 9

C. 6

D. 8

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13 View Details

A five‑act drama has a symmetric line distribution: Act I and Act V each contain 120 lines, Act II and Act IV each contain 180 lines, while Act III contains an unknown number of lines. If the total number of lines in the drama is 900, how many lines are in Act III?

A. 360

Correct B. 300

C. 240

D. 420

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14 View Details

In a descriptive passage the author uses 12 adjectives: 5 are formal, 4 are neutral and 3 are informal. A formal adjective contributes 2 points, a neutral adjective 1 point and an informal adjective 0.5 points to a "formality index". If a formality index greater than 10 indicates a formally styled passage, what is the formality index of the passage and does it qualify as formal?

A. 15.5, does not qualify as formal

B. 12.5, does not qualify as formal

C. 10.0, does not qualify as formal

Correct D. 15.5, qualifies as formal

Correct Answer: D

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Question 15 View Details

A short story is divided into three paragraphs. Paragraph 1 contains 8 positive words and 2 negative words, Paragraph 2 contains 3 positive words and 7 negative words, and Paragraph 3 contains 5 positive words and 5 negative words. Define the tone score of a paragraph as (positive words - negative words). The overall tone of the story is determined by the sum of the three tone scores: a positive total indicates an optimistic tone, a negative total a pessimistic tone, and zero a neutral tone. What is the overall tone of the story?

Correct A. optimistic

B. neutral

C. indeterminate

D. pessimistic

Correct Answer: A

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Question 16 View Details

Read the following two excerpts from Wole Soyinka's play *The Lion and the Jewel*. Excerpt A: "The old ways are dying, and the new ways are coming. The market women say the radio brings news that changes the way we think." Excerpt B: "Sidi, you are a beautiful woman, but your beauty will be wasted if you do not learn to read and write." Based on these excerpts, state the central theme of the play in one concise sentence.

Correct A. The clash between tradition and modernity and its impact on cultural identity.

B. The tension between colonial influence and indigenous customs and its effect on economic development.

C. The opposition of gender roles and societal expectations and its impact on family dynamics.

D. The conflict between urbanization and rural life and its influence on personal ambition.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 17 View Details

The lines below are taken from a well‑known poem: "Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, and I— I took the one less travelled by, And that has made all the difference." Identify the poet who wrote these verses.

A. William Wordsworth

B. Emily Dickinson

C. Langston Hughes

Correct D. Robert Frost

Correct Answer: D

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Question 18 View Details

Consider the sentence from a literary work: "The night wrapped the village in a black blanket, silencing every whisper." Identify the figure of speech used and explain briefly how it contributes to the mood of the passage.

Correct A. Personification - it gives night human qualities, creating an oppressive, eerie mood.

B. Simile - it compares night to a blanket, creating a calm mood.

C. Alliteration - the repeated 'n' sounds emphasize the darkness, adding tension.

D. Hyperbole - exaggerating the night's effect intensifies the fear.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 19 View Details

Four events from Wole Soyinka's play *The Lion and the Jewel* are listed below in random order. A) Baroka decides to marry the village belle. B) Lakunle proposes to Sidi. C) The drum is beaten announcing the festival. D) Baroka disguises himself to meet Sidi. Arrange the events in the correct chronological sequence as they occur in the play.

A. B, C, A, D

B. C, A, B, D

Correct C. C, B, A, D

D. A, C, B, D

Correct Answer: C

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Question 20 View Details

In a short story, a farmer wants to harvest his crops before the rainy season, but a sudden flood destroys his fields, forcing him to choose between staying on his land or moving to the city for work. What is the primary type of conflict depicted in this situation?

Correct A. Man vs Nature

B. Man vs Self

C. Man vs Society

D. Man vs Technology

Correct Answer: A

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Question 21 View Details

Read the following excerpt: "The night grew colder, the night grew silent, the night grew longer. In the dim hallway, shadows stretched like tired hands reaching for the past. Each footstep echoed, a reminder that time would not wait." In the excerpt, the author repeats the phrase "the night grew" at the start of successive sentences. What is the primary effect of this anaphora?

A. It establishes a steady rhythm that mirrors the character's heartbeat.

Correct B. It emphasizes the inexorable passage of time and heightens the sense of impending doom.

C. It draws attention to the physical coldness of the setting rather than temporal change.

D. It creates a comedic effect by repeating a mundane phrase.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22 View Details

Consider the two lines from the poem: 1. "When the lanterns dim, the garden sighs in silence." 2. "The dying sun drapes the world in a shroud of amber grief." Line 2 contains a metaphor. How does this metaphor develop the central theme of loss?

Correct A. It likens the fading sun to a burial shroud, showing that hope and vitality are being covered by sorrow, thereby deepening the theme of loss.

B. It portrays the sun as a comforting blanket, suggesting that loss will soon be healed.

C. It highlights the garden's beauty, indicating that loss is outweighed by aesthetic pleasure.

D. It emphasizes the cyclical nature of day and night, implying that loss is temporary.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23 View Details

Read the dialogue between Maya and her friend: "Maya: I've tried every route, every plan, and still the doors stay shut.\nFriend: You never give up, do you?\nMaya: Giving up isn't an option; I'll find a crack, even if it takes a lifetime." Based on this dialogue, which single trait best describes Maya?

Correct A. Resilience

B. Perseverance

C. Stubbornness

D. Determination

Correct Answer: A

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Question 24 View Details

Read the passage: "Rain hammered the tin roof, each drop a cold hammerstroke against the night. The wind howled through the cracked windows, rattling the shutters like restless spirits. Inside, the candle flickered, its weak flame battling shadows that seemed to creep closer with every gust." Identify the predominant mood of the passage and name two textual features that most strongly create it.

A. Melancholy; somber language and muted color imagery

Correct B. Foreboding; vivid imagery of the storm and harsh, violent diction.

C. Hopefulness; uplifting metaphors and gentle rhythmic cadence

D. Anxiety; rapid pacing and repetitive onomatopoeia

Correct Answer: B

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Question 25 View Details

Two excerpts from the same story are given below. Excerpt A: "The sunrise painted the hills in gold, and Lila felt her heart lift with each bright ray, believing tomorrow would bring new chances." Excerpt B: "When the telegram arrived, the ink blotched the paper like a dark stain; Lila's breath caught, and the world seemed to shrink into a cold, silent room." How does the shift in mood between the two excerpts reflect Lila's internal conflict? Identify the cause of the shift and the textual device that signals it.

A. The mood shifts from hopeful to bleak because the setting moves from outdoors to indoors; the shift is signalled by a change in point of view from third-person to first-person.

B. The mood shifts from hopeful to bleak because the sunrise fades; the shift is signalled by a gradual decrease in sentence length and a shift from present to past tense.

Correct C. The mood shifts from hopeful to bleak because the telegram brings bad news; the shift is signalled by a stark contrast in imagery and diction from light to dark.

D. The mood shifts from hopeful to bleak because Lila remembers a past failure; the shift is signalled by a change in pacing and dialogue from calm to frantic.

Correct Answer: C

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