Define the following terms as used in works of literature: Give five reasons as to why Literature should be taught as a subject to all secondary school students.

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What are the differences in each of the following terms? With examples, give a brief explanation of the genres of Literature.

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Choose one character from two plays you have read and show how they suffered as a result of the problems of their own creation.

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Support the argument that ‘the reality of the happenings in any society is reflected in its literature’ using two readings.

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Choose any two characters from two different novels and show why you sympathise with each of them.

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Racism is an evil as it denies equality for human beings. Verify this statement with reference to two readings.

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Poetry uses words with special power to express emotions, beauty and message. Use two poems to show the effective use of words in delivering the intended message.

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Read the following poem and then answer the questions that follow: (a) Using examples, comment on language use in this poem. (b) What three things can be learnt from this poem? (c) Who is the enemy of the poet? (d) How can the enemy in (c) above be overcome? (e) Mention and show any four poetic devices used in the poem. (f) What is the relevance of this poem to your society? (g) What feelings do you get after reading this poem? Give a reason for each.

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Show how the poets have used any five themes from any two poems studied under this course to deliver the intended message to the readers.

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