TEST 3 SECTION A (15 Marks) Answer all questions in this section 1.

For
each of the items i-x choose the correct answer from among the given
alternatives and write its letter besides the item number in the answer
sheet provided
i. The picture that is created by words in the literary work
through words is called; A. Symbolism B. Myth C. Diction D.
Imagery E. Allusion ii) Literature is unique from other arts
because it has two elements which are; A. Figures of speech
and figurative language B. Form and content C. Symbolism and
imagery D. Western literature and African literature E. Old
Literature and modern literature
ii. iii) Her son used to cry at night that is why she sang……… to
calm the child down. A. Dirge B. Ode C. Lullaby D. Lyric E.
Parable
iii. (iv)When you hear “Bank” you get confused as it is either
financial institution or an edge of a river. Therefore the word
bank is an example of: A. Anthology B. Anthesis C. Anadiplosis
D. Anaphora E. Ambiguity
iv. (v) Which literary term involves the use of double negation to
emphasize a positive meaning? A. Paradox B. Litotes C.
Hyperbole D. Allusion E. Epiphora
v. (vi)When reading a novel called The Universe in The City, you
identified Ignorance, betrayal, poverty, classes and
exploitation. What you identified are: A. Genres of literature B.
Themes C. Messages D. Relevance E. Point of view
vi. vii) Which of the following features distinguish oral literature
from written? A. Expensive to produce B. Stored in books and
tapes C. Property of an individual person D. Performance based
E. Has few types
vii. (viii)Pass away instead of die is an example of: A. Metaphor B.
Euphemism C. Parable D. Personification E. Depersonification
(ix)The statement “Life is just like an ice-cream, enjoy it before
it melts” is an example of? A) Metaphor B) Personification C)
Simile D) Euphemism E) Irony
viii. (x) One of the following elements does not belong to form
A)Point of view B) philosophy C) Setting D)Style E)Language
ix. 2. Match the descriptions of the following Literary terms in list
A and list B by writing the letter of the correct response beside
the corresponding item number in the answer sheet provided.
LIST A
x. i. Couplet
xi. ii. Octave
xii. iii. Sestet
xiii. iv. Quatrain
xiv. v. Tercet LIST B
xv. A. A stanza with six verses
xvi. B. A stanza with four verses
xvii. C. A stanza with fourteen verses
xviii. D. A stanza with two verses
xix. E. A stanza with seven verses
xx. F. A stanza with three verses G. A stanza with eight verses
xxi.
xxii. SECTION B (40MARKS) Answer all questions in this section @ 8
xxiii.
xxiv. marks 3. Briefly explain 4 differences between literary language
and ordinary language
xxv. 4. Read the following extracts from literary works you have
read then answer the given questions;
xxvi. i. “What can one expect from any of you!” “And when people
who really knew what they were talking about told me. I didn‟t
 believe them!... Well, there is going to be a change…‟„The
prison-director knew what he was talking about when he said
what you needed was the big stick,‟ she went on. „Well, that‟s
what you‟re going to get, that‟s what you‟re going to get. We
shall see who wins in the end.” Said by Madame Suzy. From the
extract, explain two themes.
xxvii. ii. “ Even if he doesn‟t come till the night, i will wait,‟ he said.
“Even if he doesnt come until tomorrow, or for a year or till the
end of the world...” These were spoken by Meka. Which figure
of speech is presented there? ............. i
xxviii. ii. Ignatius Obebe says, “ I forgive you because you know not
what you do” this was after quarrelling with people who
gathered at Meka‟s place to hear his story as he went to the
Commandant. Which figure of speech is
there? .......................................................
xxix. iv. Meka joked Essomba “I have always wondered how a gorilla
like you came to marry such a pretty wife!” figure of speech do
you get from the words of Meka? ……………………………. v. in The
Trials of Brother Jero there are symbols like Television and
Kola. What do they symbolize? Explain briefly to prove your
answers.
xxx. 5. Explain of how the following relates to the real life in your
society in one paragraph each, with more than 6 lines;
xxxi. i. M. Salvain from HOUSEBOY
xxxii. ii. Laurance from THE OLD MAN AND THE MEDAL
xxxiii. iii. M. Fouconi from THE OLD MAN AND THE MEDAL
xxxiv. iv. Atieno from A FREEDOM SONG v. Gullet from THE OLD
MAN AND THE MEDAL
xxxv. 6. By picking examples from the plays you have read in
literature subject, describe the following roles of literature to
the society;
xxxvi. (i)Entertains people in the society
xxxvii. (ii)Expresses people’s culture
xxxviii. (iii)Educates the society
xxxix. (iv)Influences people
xl. (v)Criticizes the society
xli. 7. Definition of literature is not complete until it involves
things namely Art, Language, message, social realities and
Society. Show how those things are related with literature in
one paragraph each.
xlii.
xliii. SECTION C (45 Marks) Answer three (3) questions from this
section. Question 9 and 11 are compulsory
xliv. 8. Clouds are there for the rain. Take rain as quarrels in the
society. In a detailed way, give the clouds for such quarrels in
the society. 6 points from two plays you have read.
xlv.
xlvi. 9. “A woman is a cob of maize for any mouth that has teeth to
devour” this saying is a notion of many men in Africa. What can
be the effects of its implication to the society? 6 points from
HOUSEBOY- F. Oyono.
xlvii.
xlviii. 10. Authors use their uniqueness in presenting their works
beautifully. Describe the unique styles used by two authors in
presenting the message to the audience. 6 points. 11. Poetry is
more powerful in its presentation than other genres. How far is
this statement true from two poems you have read? erastonon
LANGUAGE ORDINARY LANGUAGE i. there is use of figures of
speech like similes and hyperboles ii. it is complex iii. The
grammar of a language can be violated in literary language for
artistic effects for example in poetic license i. it is not a must to
use figures of speech ii. it is simple to understand iii. Grammar
of a language is followed to make communication meaningful.
4. i. Oppression and conflict ii. Hyperbole iii. Allusion iv. Simile
V. Television symbolizes richness/ rich class. Kola symbolizes
corruption 5. The student should explain the traits of the given
characters relating them to the society. If a student explains
giving roles and relevance in one paragraph each, award
him/her 1.5 6. In this question the student should explain the
given roles of literature by taking examples from the plays
read. 7. The student should explain how art, language,
message, social realities and society relate to literature. 1.5
marks for @ fully point. 8. Clouds to rain means clouds cause
rain. Clouds of quarrels mean causes of quarrels. The student
should explain the causes of quarrels from the two plays read.
For example from The Lion and The Jewel, the points can be;
Bride price, this caused a quarrel between Lakunle and Sidi.
Corruption, this is a reason of the quarrel between Lakunle
against Baroka. Others include Oppression, irresponsibility and
polygamy 9. “A woman is a cob of maize for any mouth that
has teeth to devour” this means women are there to be used
for sex by any man who is able to. This is its implication. For
example M. Moreau used Madame Suzy for sex, Monseau W.C
to Kalisia, the white prostitute to Mekongo. The effects of the
implication of the notion above might be; Conflicts in the
society, for example that of M. Moreau against Commandant It
can cause death for example the whites who killed because of a
woman It can cause betrayal among lovers for example the
betrayal of Suzy It can cause spread of diseases for example at
the school of Dangan where students and instructors made
love, others had gonorrhoea. This was said by M. Salvain It can
cause early pregnancy, for example M. Salvain says that the
African Instructors and pupils made the girls pregnant at school
10. In this question the student should explain different styles
used by the artists like; Dialogue, narrative style, symbolism,
flashback, foreshadowing and other related points. 11. The
student should discuss the unique features which make poetry
strong and unique. For example; Use of many figures of speech
Being divided in stanzas and verses Being economical in
language use Use of persona In explaining, the student should
show how such features make poetry strong in presenting
message to the audience in contrast with other genres. TEST 4 SECTION A
(15 MARKS) Answer all questions in this section. 1. Choose the most correct answer among
the following alternative and write its letter in the answer booklet(s). i. The narrative which
is shorter than a novel, this is what we call................ (A)Poetry (B) Short story (C) Novel (D)
Play ii. The narrative that relates to what is taking place from the beginning to the end is
known as................ (A)Straight forward narration (B) Flash back (C) Point of view
(D)Narrative style iii. Literature is made up of two elements which are.................... (A)Figure
of speech and figurative language (B) Symbolism and imagery (C) Form and content
(D)Written literature and oral literature iv. The audience that is involved in performance is
known as................. (A)Active audience (B) Passive audience (C) Talkative audience (D)Non-
talkative audience v. The pattern of sound created by stressed and unstressed syllables in a
line of a poetry................ (A)Rhyme (B) Alliteration (C) Onomatopoeia (D) Rhythm vi.
Humorous statement that is used to criticize immoral behaviour that exist in a
society.................. (A)Satire (B) Imagery (C) Irony (D) Sarcasm vii. Which among the following
is an example of hyperbole................. (A)My scars will be remembering the whip (B) I want a
black beauty queen with skin sweating blackness (C) “Life for me aint been no crystal stairs
(D) “Like men well face the murderous cowardly pack viii. An expression of an idea in a
language that gives more than one meaning is known as........................ (A)Allegory (B)
Rhetorical question (C) Ambiquity (D) The sis ix. A line that is repeated at the end of each
stanza in a poem is.............. (A)Assonance (B) Rhyme (C) Refrain (D) Rhythm x. A form of
under statement in which a thing is affirmed by stating the negative of its opposite is
referred to as...................... (A)Wit (B) Humour (C) Litotes (D) Metonymy 2. Match the
description in List A with corresponding type of character in List B by writing the letter of the
correct response beside the item number in the answer booklet. List A i. A performing area
or a place where performance takes place. ii. Is the term used to refer to what to dress on a
stage by actors or actress iii. Refers to material elements which are used on the stage by
actor iv. One of the pairs into which a play, film may be divided. v. Practice of a performance
music/drama or a play before a real performance. List B A. Costumes B. Stage C. Epilogues D.
Act E. Opera F. Props G. Rehearsal H. Foreshowing SECTION B (40 MARKS) Answer all
questions from this section. 3. Define the following literary terms; a) Idiom b) Proverbs c)
Epics d) Sonnet e) Character 4. Fill the blank in the following question.. i. The choice and use
of words in a literary work for artistic effect................. ii. The angle or perspective from
which a story is told. It can be either in the first or third person perspective................. iii. Use
of words which suggest meaning through the sounds contained................. iv. The eventual
solution, when all the knots are unravelled or where the outcome of the conflict is
seen................. v. A speech made by a character while alone on stage to reveal
feelings................. 5. Show how the development of science and technology has totally
killed the efficiency and effectiveness of oral literature. Five (5) points. 6. Oral and written
literatures both are similar but not the same prove this statement in five (5) points. SECTION
C (45 MARKS) Answer three (3) questions from this section. Question 9 and 10 are
compulsory. LIST OF READINGS • The Lion and The Jewel - Soyinka, W • The Trial of Brother
Jewe - Soyinka, W. • The Dilemma of a Ghost - Aidoo, A.A. 7. “Novel portray what the
society lives” prove this contention referring to one novel you have read under this section.
Six (6) points. 8. By using one play you have read under this section, show how women have
been portrayed by playwright. Give five (5) points. 9. Conflicts are inevitable in the
contemporary society. Explain by using one play you have read. Five (5) points. 10. Read the
following poem and then answer the questions that follow; Your eyes Yet more my eyes
Shall be speaking the revolts Your scars Yet more my scars Will be remembering the whip
Questions a) What is the poem about? b) Suggest two possible themes from the poem c)
Who is the enemy of the poet? d) Mention two literary devices used in the poem. e) What is
the relevance of this poem to your society? ANSWERS SECTION “A” (15 marks) 1. Multiple
choice IB ii A iii C iv A v D vi D vii B viii A ix C x C 01 @ Total 10 marks 2. Matching items LIST
A i B ii A iii F iv D V G 01 @ Total 05 marks SECTION B (40 Marks) 3. A student is required to
define; a. Idiom: Refer to words having meaning not deducible from those of the individual
words. (02 marks) b. Proverbs: Are short sayings used to test the cleverness of someone. (02
marks) c. Epics: Are long narrative poems. Or refer to long poems telling a story of heroic
deeds. (02 marks) d. Sonnet: is a poem that contains 14 lines. E.g IF WE MUST DIE by Claude
Mckay. (02 marks) e. Character: Any participant in a literary work. Or refers to a person or
inanimate thing in a literary work (02 marks) 02 @ total 10 marks 4. i. Diction vi. Resolution
or Denouement. ii. Point of view v. Soliloquy/ monologue iii. Onomatopoeia/Echoism 02@
(Total 10 marks) 5. A student is required to show how development of science and
technology has totally killed the efficiency and effectiveness of oral literature. (five points) •
Oral literature is no longer the property of the whole society. • There is a separation
between audience and narrator. • The setting is not specific since it is recorded in CDs, DVDs
etc • The storage has changed from head to CDs, DVDs etc • It is no longer flexible since it is
recorded, hence difficult to change. • It is now expensive due to storage and material used
to record it. 02 @ total 10 marks 6. A student is required to differentiate oral literature from
written literature. S/N ORAL LITERATURE WRITEN LITERATURE 1 It has many genres 2 It is a
property of a whole society 3 It is older than written literature 4 Stored on head 5 It is cheap
6 Involves face to face contact between audience and artist. 1 It has few genres (Three
genres) 2 It is a property of an artist. 3 It is of recent years(not older) 4 Stored on written
documents 5 It is expensive 6 Does not involve face to face contact between audience and
artist. 01 @Total = 10 marks SECTION C (45 marks) 7. A student is required to prove the
contention “Novel portrays what the society lives” by showing themes in one novel read.
(six points) Introduction; any relevant introduction with reference to a novel read. (03
marks.) Main body: Themes (from the novel HOUSEBOY by Ferdinand Oyono) • Cruelty •
Kindness • Betrayal • Exploitation • Moral decay • Awareness etc 2.5@marks total 15
marks. Conclusion: Any relevant conclusion 2 marks. 8. The requirement of the question is
to show how women have been portrayed in one play read (five points) Introduction: Any
relevant introduction. (3 marks) Main body: how women portrayed in one play read.
Example From “THE LION AND THE JEWEL” by Whole Soyinka women have portrayed as. • A
tool of enjoyment e.g Ailatu who pull out Baroka’s armpit hair . • As betrayer • As aware
person • Hard worker • The one who protect traditional way of life (traditionalist) etc
3marks (@ total 15 marks) Conclusion: Any relevant conclusion (2 marks) 9. The question
needs student to show conflicts portrayed in one play read. Introduction: Any relevant
introduction. (3 marks) Main body: five points (@3 total 15 marks) Conclusion: any relevant
conclusion (2marks) Hints – from the play “The lion and the jewel” by Whole Soyinka. From
the play of lion and the Jewel written by Wole Soyinka from Ilujinle Yoruba Village in Nigeria
the following are observed conflicts; • Conflict between Lakunle and Sidi occurred when
Lakunle rejects to pay Bride – Price to merry her which is against the tradition (02 marks) •
Conflict between African society and Lakunle when proposes that the practice of marrying
many wives should be abandoned which is against traditions of ilujinle. (02 marks) • Conflict
between Lakunle and Sidi when Lalunle kisses Sidi by using his tongue, Sidi considers the
practice as unhygienic. (02 marks) (02 marks) Conclusion: Indeed, we should stop matters
which could bring conflicts among us and to work hard to avoid poverty. (01 marks) or any
other relevant conclusion. 10. a) Freedom fighting or liberation struggle. b) Protest, torture
and humiliation, classes, exploitation, unity, awareness, self sacrifice etc c) Colonialist,
Oppressor, Developed country, Rich people, slave master, etc d) Symbolism e.g scars
symbolizes torture. personification e.g Your scars Yet more my cars will be remembering the
whip. e) Issues like oppression, humiliation, unity, self-sacrifice and solidarity are happening
in every day. @ 4 marks total =20 marks. TEST 5 SECTION A (16 Marks) Answer all questions
in this section. 1. For each of the following items (i) – (x), choose the most correct answer
from among the given alternatives and write its letter beside the item number in the answer
booklet(s) provided. (i) One of the Muslim scholars wrote the history of the prophet
Muhammad S.A.W. How do we call such history? A. Autobiography B. Memoir C.
Bibliography D. Reference E. Biography (ii) One of the following statements is not true about
the relationship between literature and the society; A. Literature embraces negative cultural
aspects in our societies B. Literature reflects nepotism in our societies C. Literature protests
irresponsibility of some leaders in our societies. D. Literature reveals racial segregation and
exploitation in our societies. E. Literature reflects the issues of betrayal and corruption in
our societies. (iii) How is it called the poetic device in which consonant sound is repeated at
the beginning of consecutive words? A. Rhyme B. Refrain C. Rhythm D. Alliteration E.
Reiteration (iv) Which of the following examples best shows metaphor? A. Ashura became
an angel on her wedding ceremony B. Mwajabu is as fast as a snake C. Baroka was like a lion
in the story D. Juma is like a giraffe E. The Indian hair is like the grass (v) As you compose a
poem, you create an atmosphere of feelings and emotions. What is the name of this poetic
device? A. Irony B. Sarcasm C. Mood D. Diction E. Poetic license (vi) Professor Kitope
composed a poem that expresses strong feelings about a person who lost his two sons as a
result of cruelty done by some top leaders in his society. How do we technically call the kind
of poem composed by professor Kitope? A. Ode B. Lyric C. Epic D. Sonnet E. Didactic (vii) If
you read a play and become sad, what type of drama would you have read? A. Soliloquy B.
Comedy C. Play D. Melodrama E. Tragedy (viii) The students were discussing elements of
literature. One of them posed a question that “which of the following elements of literature
does not belong to content?” A. Theme B. Message C. Conflict D. Plot E. Relevance (ix) After
teaching various repeated sounds in the poem, the teacher tested his students’
understanding by asking, “Which of the following pairs of words is an example of
assonance?” A. Shoes and school B. Kelly and cooked C. Light and height D. Take and fix E.
Birds and heads (x) A phrase or sentence whose meaning is not clear from the meaning of its
individual words and which must be learnt in whole unit. A. Saying B. Proverb C. Riddle D.
Idiom E. Legend 2. Match the descriptions of stanzas in List A with the correct name of
stanzas in List B by writing the letter of the correct response beside the corresponding item
number in the answer booklet(s) provided. List A (i) A stanza of four lines or verses. (ii) A
stanza of eight lines or verses. (iii) A stanza of five lines or verses. (iv)A stanza of two lines or
verses. (v) A stanza of seven lines or verses. (vi)A stanza of three lines or verses. List B A.
Sestet B. Couplet C. Quatrain D. Septet E. Didactic F. Octave G. Triplet H. Quintet SECTION B
(54 Marks) Answer all questions in this section. 3. Differentiate the following literary terms.
(i) Oral literature and written literature (ii) Myth and legend (iii)Personification and
depersonalization (iv)Biography and autobiography (v) A verse and a stanza (vi)Omniscient
point of view and limited point of view 4. Read the following poem and answer the
questions that follow: When the cock crows The lazy man smacks his lips and says; So it is
daybreak again, is it? And before he turns over heavily, Before he even stretches himself,
Before he even yawns - The farmer has reached the farm, The water carriers arrive at the
river, The spinners are spinning their cotton, The weaver works on his cloth, And the fire
blazes in the blacksmith’s hut. The lazy man knows where the soup is sweet He goes from
house to house. If there is no sacrifice today, His breastbone will stick out. But when he sees
the free yam, He starts to unbutton his shirt, He moves closer to the celebrant. Yet his
troubles are not few When his wives reach puberty, Rich men will help him to marry them.
Questions: (i) Briefly explain what is the poem about? (ii) Briefly explain two figures of
speech found in the poem. (iii)With example from the poem, pinpoint two possible themes.
(iv)What do you learn from the poem? Give two points. (v) Is the poem relevant to your
society? Give two points. 5. Which literary term is being described by each of the following
characteristics? (i) After a tremendous achievement in his leadership as a president, Dr.
Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete decided to write the history of his own life. This is called _________.
(ii) Bayoum is the shortest student in the class but our headmaster calls her the tallest. This
is called ________ (iii) Yesterday night, my grandfather told me a short story about rabbit
and a hyena. He told me the story teaches that I should not be greedy. (iv) You and your
friends were watching a performance. At the end of the performance you ended up laughing
and becoming happy. (v) Mr. Ganesh composed a four stanzas poem with four verses each
whereby the last verse in every stanza is similar. How do we technically call the repeated
line at the end of every stanza in Mr. Ganesh’s poem? (vi) In the movie I watched yesterday,
one of the characters called Zawadi was walking very fast. What kind of imagery was the
director trying to create? 6. “Literary works are very useful in the societies as they play
various roles or functions.” Briefly justify the statement by providing six points. 7. Briefly
write the correct answer for each of the following items (i) – (vi). (i) Suppose you are a poet
and you want to compose a poem, how will you use refrain as a poetic device? (ii) Imagine
you are writing a novel, how will you create misunderstanding between characters in your
work of art? (iii) Write two differences between literary language and ordinary language (iv)
Why do literary artists use imagery in their literary works? (v) In which circumstance does a
literary artist use personification? (vi) Why is oral literature said to be the oldest compared
to written literature? 8. With examples, write down short notes on the following literary
terms. (i) Literature (ii) Social realities (iii)Theme (iv)Hyperbole (v) Imagery (vi)Reiteration
SECTION C (30 Marks) Answer any two (2) questions from this section. 9. If you were given a
chance to advice three characters from the novel “The Concubine by Elechi Amadi,” and
three characters from the novel “The Old Man and the Medal by Ferdinand Oyono,” which
advice would you like to give them for their betterment in life? Provide six (6) points (one
advice to each character). 10. African writers tend to portray traditions and customs of their
localities. Use a play ‘The Lion and the Jewel’ by Soyinka, W. to examine how a literary artist
portrays the African traditions and customs. Give six points. 11. It is very true that literature
does not exist in the vacuum rather it presents experiences of people as they interact with
nature. Prove it from the two poems you have done by providing six points. (three points
from each poem)