JSS 3 examination

OBJECTIVES

1. A story that narrates the heroic deeds of a hero is called ------

2. A type of play performed without using words but gestures is known as ------

3. A type of poem that mourns the death of a person is called ------

4. ------ is an example of oral literature

5. A poem which tells a story in form of song is -------

6. All are elements of a novel except ------

7. A playwright is also known as ----------

8. A collection of poems by different poets compiled in one book is called -----

9. Pick the odd one out of the list.

10. The sound effect in the following lines : ' Bob brought the box of bricks to the basement ' is an example of -------

SUBJECTIVES

11. A character who invokes laughter through his words and actions for the purpose of entertainment is called -----

12. A hero whose weakness leads to his downfall is called ------

13. The weakness that leads to the hero's downfall is referred to as ------

14. A type of poem that praises a person or thing and is known as praise poem is called -------

15. The literary term used to refer to the place and period an event takes place is -----

THEORY

1(a). What is poetry?

(b). List four types of poems you know.

(c). Define each of the type of poems you have listed.

2. Interpret these expressions below using your own words.

a. Don't cast pearls before swine.

(b). To stand by someone through thick and thin.

(c). Every cloud has a silver lining.

3. Make a sentence with each of these words.(Note: past tense form of any of the given words is allowed in your sentence) i. Oblivious. ii. secede

4. The expressions below are incorrect. Rewrite them to show their correct version.

a. The woman which works here is from Lagos.

b. I will not give you my book because you will lost it.

c. We look forward to see you.

d. I have lived in Onitsha since five years.

e. I can finish two pure water at a time

4. State the figure of speech used in the expressions below.

a. In Nigeria, petroleum is gold.

b. The whole world voted for the new black president.

c. The lady is as gentle as a dove.

d. Night descended and spread her gentle blanket of dark and peace over us.