Literature in English Waec Past Questions And Answers (Objective and Theory)

Literature WAEC questions, including a theory section with 5 questions. Each question has options and answers:

Objective Section:

Question: Who is the author of the novel “Things Fall Apart”?

A) Wole Soyinka

B) Chinua Achebe

C) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

D) Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o

Answer: B) Chinua Achebe

Question: In Shakespeare’s play “Romeo and Juliet,” who is Romeo’s closest friend?

A) Mercutio

B) Tybalt

C) Benvolio

D) Paris

Answer: A) Mercutio

Question: Which literary movement is associated with poets like T.S. Eliot and Ezra Pound?

A) Romanticism

B) Modernism

C) Realism

D) Naturalism

Answer: B) Modernism

Question: Who wrote the famous poem “The Raven”?

A) Emily Dickinson

B) Edgar Allan Poe

C) Walt Whitman

D) Robert Frost

Answer: B) Edgar Allan Poe

Question: In George Orwell’s “Animal Farm,” what do the pigs symbolize?

A) Working class

B) Bourgeoisie

C) Proletariat

D) Intelligentsia

Answer: B) Bourgeoisie

Theory Section:

Question (Theory): Discuss the theme of love and tragedy in Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.”

Question (Theory): Analyze the use of symbolism in the novel “Lord of the Flies” by William Golding.

Question (Theory): Explore the role of women in Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice.”

Question (Theory): How does the setting contribute to the mood in Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s “One Hundred Years of Solitude”?

Question (Theory): Discuss the impact of colonialism in Chinua Achebe’s “Arrow of God.”

Answers for Theory Section:

Answer: The theme of love and tragedy in “Romeo and Juliet” is portrayed through the passionate love between the two protagonists, ultimately leading to their tragic demise.

Answer: The novel “Lord of the Flies” uses symbolism to represent deeper meanings, such as the conch symbolizing order and the beast symbolizing primal instincts.

Answer: Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” explores the societal expectations placed on women and challenges traditional gender roles through characters like Elizabeth Bennet.

Answer: The setting in “One Hundred Years of Solitude” creates a magical and surreal atmosphere, enhancing the novel’s theme of magical realism.

Answer: Chinua Achebe’s “Arrow of God” reflects the impact of colonialism on traditional African societies, leading to conflicts and cultural shifts.