To fly flags of joy Two figures of speech used here are

• A. alliteration and personification
• B. onomatopoeia and simile
• C. metaphor and alliteration
• D. simile and personification

The functions of the state are achieved through

• A. political socialization
• B. separation of powers
• C. organs of government
• D. diplomatic means

Which of the following electromagnetic wave has the longest wavelength?

• A. radio-waves
• B. gamma rays
• C. infrared waves
• D. ultraviolet rays

After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

Emeka had a field day at the dancing competition. This means that Emeka

• A. performed woefully
• B. fell down on the field while others were dancing
• C. triumphed in all aspects of the competition
• D. withdrew from the competition at the last minute.

The performers in a play constitute the

• A. chorus
• B. characters
• C. audience
• D. cast

A common means of influencing public opinion is

• A. Public policy-making
• B. legislation
• C. propaganda
• D. lobbying

A ____ of doves

• A. ships
• B. flight
• C. clutch
• D. flight

The stages of software development do not include?

• A. analysis.
• B. conversion.
• C. design.
• D. maintenance.

(a) Define public corporation.

(b) Give five reasons for setting up a public corporation in your country.

This question is based on selected poems from Ker, D, et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Syinka, W. (ed.): Poems of Black African; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T. (eds.): A Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro, M. et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature-in-Enghish; Eruvbetine, A. E. et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides and Nwoga, D. I. (ed.)west African Verse.

In Acholonu's The Dissidents, the daughter of my father' is a

• A. heroine
• B. villain
• C. character
• D. narrator