LITERARY DEVICES AND FIGURES OF SPEECH IN LEEKI HEADMASTER
1. In the expression, “The morning assembly begins like any other,” the figure of speech used is
A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Personification
D. Hyperbole
Answer: B. Simile
2. “A subtle unease ripples through the students.” This is an example of
A. Hyperbole
B. Irony
C. Personification
D. Allusion
Answer: C. Personification
3. The phrase “He dissolves into tears” illustrates
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Alliteration
D. Euphemism
Answer: B. Metaphor
4. “Applause filled the hall.” The device used here is
A. Hyperbole
B. Oxymoron
C. Irony
D. Metonymy
Answer: A. Hyperbole
5. The contrast between the celebration of a 90% success rate and the principal’s breakdown is an example of
A. Paradox
B. Irony
C. Simile
D. Onomatopoeia
Answer: B. Irony
6. “Silence deepens in anticipation.” This line contains
A. Personification
B. Simile
C. Hyperbole
D. Euphemism
Answer: A. Personification
7. The title “Dusk” symbolically represents
A. Joy
B. Beginning
C. Decline or uncertainty
D. Celebration
Answer: C. Decline or uncertainty
8. The reference to “The Lekki Headmaster” and the television drama Village Headmaster is an example of
A. Metaphor
B. Hyperbole
C. Allusion
D. Simile
Answer: C. Allusion
9. “Casting an ominous shadow over Stardom Schools” is an example of
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Euphemism
D. Litotes
Answer: B. Metaphor
10. The phrase “The unfolding drama sharply contrasts with the optimism…” contains
A. Metaphor
B. Alliteration
C. Euphemism
D. Synecdoche
Answer: A. Metaphor
11. The listing “orderly, rhythmic, and predictable” is an example of
A. Oxymoron
B. Parallelism
C. Onomatopoeia
D. Apostrophe
Answer: B. Parallelism
12. The failure to explain the cause of the breakdown at the end of the chapter creates
A. Comic relief
B. Suspense
C. Satire
D. Irony
Answer: B. Suspense
13. In the sentence, “He can no longer ignore the call of his family,” the figure of speech used is
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Onomatopoeia
D. Euphemism
Answer: B. Metaphor
(Family obligation is described as a “call.”)
14. The expression, “strained the marriage almost to breaking point,” is an example of
A. Hyperbole
B. Irony
C. Simile
D. Allusion
Answer: A. Hyperbole
(Exaggeration for emotional emphasis.)
15. The phrase, “a golden opportunity,” illustrates
A. Metonymy
B. Simile
C. Metaphor
D. Personification
Answer: C. Metaphor
(Opportunity is compared to something precious like gold.)
16. In “economic uncertainty” versus “such prosperity,” the device used is
A. Euphemism
B. Juxtaposition
C. Apostrophe
D. Synecdoche
Answer: B. Juxtaposition
(Contrasting ideas placed side by side.)
17. The nickname “The Lekki Headmaster” is an example of
A. Hyperbole
B. Allusion
C. Paradox
D. Simile
Answer: B. Allusion
(Reference to a cultural figure archetype.)
18. The statement, “The name endured… becoming a symbol of his humane leadership,” contains
A. Symbolism
B. Irony
C. Oxymoron
D. Litotes
Answer: A. Symbolism
19. In the expression, “hard lessons about location, affordability, and the necessity of starting modestly,” the listing technique used is
A. Alliteration
B. Parallelism
C. Euphemism
D. Personification
Answer: B. Parallelism
20. The phrase, “stories of dishonest drivers and mismanaged profits made him wary,” suggests
A. Suspense
B. Foreshadowing
C. Irony
D. Satire
Answer: B. Foreshadowing
(Hints at potential future challenges.)
21. “He must trade the familiarity of Stardom Schools… for a different life abroad.” The word “trade” here is
A. Literal expression
B. Metaphor
C. Hyperbole
D. Alliteration
Answer: B. Metaphor
(Life decision described as a commercial exchange.)
22. The chapter title “The Enticement” functions primarily as
A. Irony
B. Symbolism
C. Onomatopoeia
D. Paradox
Answer: B. Symbolism
(Represents attraction to financial reward.)
23. The phrase, “stepping into a new environment with greater financial reward but uncertain emotional terrain,” is an example of
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Euphemism
D. Hyperbole
Answer: B. Metaphor
(Life abroad compared to physical terrain.)
24. The concluding line, “torn between the calling that shaped him and the enticement that promises a more comfortable tomorrow,” contains
A. Irony
B. Juxtaposition
C. Onomatopoeia
D. Euphemism
Answer: B. Juxtaposition
(Passion vs provision placed in contrast.)
25. In the sentence, “Stories of life in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada begin to occupy his thoughts,” the figure of speech used is
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Euphemism
D. Onomatopoeia
Answer: B. Metaphor
(Thoughts are described as a physical space that can be occupied.)
26. The expression, “The migration wave is not without its troubling undertones,” is an example of
A. Personification
B. Metonymy
C. Metaphor
D. Hyperbole
Answer: C. Metaphor
(Migration is compared to a “wave.”)
27. “Such stories reveal the intensity of the ‘Japa’ fever.” The word “fever” is used as
A. Literal expression
B. Simile
C. Metaphor
D. Irony
Answer: C. Metaphor
(Migration enthusiasm is compared to fever.)
28. The proverb, “The same rain that nourishes the sugarcane also feeds the bitter leaf…” is an example of
A. Hyperbole
B. Symbolism
C. Paradox
D. Euphemism
Answer: B. Symbolism
(Rain symbolizes opportunity; sugarcane and bitter leaf symbolize different outcomes.)
29 The contrasting outcomes of Jare and Hope illustrate
A. Juxtaposition
B. Onomatopoeia
C. Alliteration
D. Apostrophe
Answer: A. Juxtaposition
30. In “not every migration story glitters,” the device used is
A. Allusion
B. Irony
C. Metaphor
D. Euphemism
Answer: C. Metaphor
(Success is compared to glittering objects.)
31. The phrase “leaving him vulnerable” suggests
A. Imagery
B. Hyperbole
C. Understatement
D. Onomatopoeia
Answer: A. Imagery
(Creates emotional picture of exposure and weakness.)
32. The listing “preparation, resilience, and circumstance” is an example of
A. Parallelism
B. Simile
C. Hyperbole
D. Euphemism
Answer: A. Parallelism
33. The term “chain of obligations” is an example of
A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Irony
D. Apostrophe
Answer: A. Metaphor
(Responsibilities compared to linked chains.)
34. The sentence “Migration… is neither a guaranteed triumph nor a predetermined failure” illustrates
A. Irony
B. Paradox
C. Euphemism
D. Hyperbole
Answer: B. Paradox
(Two seemingly opposite possibilities are presented together.)
35. The repeated contrast between attraction and hardship throughout the chapter contributes mainly to
A. Comic relief
B. Suspense
C. Balanced tone
D. Satire
Answer: C. Balanced tone
36. The overall mood of the chapter can best be described as
A. Humorous
B. Reflective and cautious
C. Angry
D. Celebratory
Answer: B. Reflective and cautious
37. In the phrase, “she reaches out to Mr. Bepo, seeking counsel, sympathy, or perhaps simply someone to listen,” the expression “reaches out” is an example of:
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Hyperbole
Answer: B – Metaphor
(The act of emotional appeal is compared to physical reaching.)
38. The sentence, “Bepo feels the weight of an awkward responsibility,” contains:
A. Hyperbole
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Irony
Answer: B – Metaphor
(Responsibility is described as a physical weight.)
39. The phrase, “once glittering with hope,” is an example of:
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Alliteration
D. Euphemism
Answer: B – Metaphor
(Hope is compared to a glittering object.)
40. “Suspended between detachment and reflection” illustrates:
A. Personification
B. Metaphor
C. Hyperbole
D. Simile
Answer: B – Metaphor
(Emotional state described as physical suspension.)
41 “The promise of relocation… now reveals its capacity to magnify hidden fractures” is an example of:
A. Symbolism
B. Personification
C. Irony
D. Hyperbole
Answer: B – Personification
(Promise is given human ability to “reveal” and “magnify.”)
44. The repeated contrast between hope and disappointment in the chapter demonstrates:
A. Juxtaposition
B. Onomatopoeia
C. Oxymoron
D. Euphemism
Answer: A – Juxtaposition
45. In “Her overly familiar manner has long unsettled him,” the word “unsettled” creates:
A. Imagery
B. Irony
C. Euphemism
D. Hyperbole
Answer: A – Imagery
46. “Exposure, betrayal, and separation” is an example of:
A. Parallelism
B. Simile
C. Metaphor
D. Euphemism
Answer: A – Parallelism
(Balanced listing of consequences.)
47. The phrase, “rich with irony, tension, and human vulnerability” is primarily:
A. Hyperbole
B. Imagery
C. Alliteration
D. Metonymy
Answer: B – Imagery
(Appeals to emotional perception of events.)
48. The nickname “Mr. Owala” assigned due to tribal marks is an example of:
A. Alliteration
B. Symbolism
C. Metaphor
D. Irony
Answer: B – Symbolism
(Tribal marks symbolize identity and recognition.)
49. The statement, “paradox of optimism unraveling into exposure and betrayal,” contains:
A. Irony
B. Metaphor
C. Simile
D. Euphemism
Answer: A – Irony
50. The reference to “elite institutions” highlights:
A. Allusion
B. Euphemism
C. Onomatopoeia
D. Hyperbole
Answer: A – Allusion
(Indirect reference to social hierarchy and elite schools.)
51. “He hopes distance might shield him from the emotional entanglements” is an example of:
A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Personification
D. Hyperbole
Answer: A – Metaphor
52. “Administrative complexities that have defined his years at Stardom” contains:
A. Metonymy
B. Alliteration
C. Oxymoron
D. Personification
Answer: A – Metonymy
(“Administrative complexities” stand for all bureaucratic challenges.)
53. The closing line, “a principal burdened by the private storms of others,” is an example of:
A. Metaphor
B. Irony
C. Simile
D. Alliteration
Answer: A – Metaphor
(Storms symbolize emotional crises.)
In the phrase, “she reaches out to Mr. Bepo, seeking counsel, sympathy, or perhaps simply someone to listen,” the expression “reaches out” is an example of:
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Hyperbole
Answer: B – Metaphor
(The act of emotional appeal is compared to physical reaching.)
54. The sentence, “Bepo feels the weight of an awkward responsibility,” contains:
A. Hyperbole
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Irony
Answer: B – Metaphor
(Responsibility is described as a physical weight.)
55. The phrase, “once glittering with hope,” is an example of:
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Alliteration
D. Euphemism
Answer: B – Metaphor
(Hope is compared to a glittering object.)
56. The title “Snake in the Roof” is an example of:
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Irony
D. Personification
Answer: B – Metaphor
(The “snake” symbolizes a hidden threat.)
57. In “Break time at Stardom Schools unfolds in its usual lively fashion,” the word “unfolds” is an example of:
A. Personification
B. Hyperbole
C. Simile
D. Metonymy
Answer: A – Personification
(Time is described as if it can physically unfold.)
58. The phrase “animated conversations” primarily employs:
A. Imagery
B. Hyperbole
C. Metaphor
D. Euphemism
Answer: A – Imagery
(Creates a vivid picture of lively discussion.)
59. “Her steps lead her toward a parcel of land” uses:
A. Metaphor
B. Personification
C. Alliteration
D. Euphemism
Answer: B – Personification
(Steps are given agency as if guiding her.)
60. The line, “The sheer number and quality of the vehicles alarm her” shows:
A. Hyperbole
B. Metaphor
C. Imagery
D. Irony
Answer: C – Imagery
(Visual detail evokes her sense of shock.)
61. “She likens the situation to ‘hanging a snake in the roof and going to bed’” is an example of:
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Irony
D. Hyperbole
Answer: A – Simile
(Comparison using “likens” or “as if”.)
62. The description of the cooperative’s finances as “holding approximately ₦95 million” is an example of:
A. Hyperbole
B. Metonymy
C. Imagery
D. Euphemism
Answer: B – Metonymy
(“Holding” stands for controlling or managing funds.)
63. “Disturbed by the discovery, she immediately summons Mr. Bepo…” reflects:
A. Irony
B. Euphemism
C. Personification
D. Imagery
Answer: D – Imagery
64. The phrase, “latent vulnerabilities within the institution’s internal structure” is an example of:
A. Metaphor
B. Personification
C. Alliteration
D. Symbolism
Answer: D – Symbolism
(Represents potential risks beyond the literal meaning.)
65. “A danger ignored at one’s peril” illustrates:
A. Hyperbole
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Euphemism
Answer: B – Metaphor
66. The repeated concern about staff gaining independence and creating competing institutions is an example of:
A. Irony
B. Foreshadowing
C. Onomatopoeia
D. Paradox
Answer: B – Foreshadowing
(Hints at possible future conflict.)
67. “Loan limits are reduced to ₦250,000 per staff member” demonstrates:
A. Hyperbole
B. Imagery
C. Parallelism
D. Alliteration
Answer: C – Parallelism
(Structured presentation of rules and limits.)
68. The phrase “staff members obtained loans through the Stardom Cooperative Society” can be seen as:
A. Euphemism
B. Metonymy
C. Irony
D. Hyperbole
Answer: B – Metonymy
(The cooperative represents financial support.)
69. “Her sharp remark about the situation leaves both men unsettled” uses:
A. Imagery
B. Personification
C. Hyperbole
D. Simile
Answer: A – Imagery
70. Overall, the chapter conveys tension through the metaphor of the “snake in the roof,” symbolizing:
A. Immediate betrayal
B. A hidden or potential threat
C. Financial reward
D. Staff loyalty
Answer: B – A hidden or potential threat
71. The sentence, “Open Day at Stardom Schools is always a mixture of anticipation and anxiety,” contains:
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Hyperbole
Answer: B – Metaphor
(Emotions are described as tangible elements mixed together.)
72. “Parents arrive armed with complaints about academic performance” is an example of:
A. Hyperbole
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Irony
Answer: B – Metaphor
(Complaints are compared to weapons.)
73. The phrase, “Each time he was required to draft a termination letter, he felt a personal burden,” illustrates:
A. Imagery
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Alliteration
Answer: B – Metaphor
(Emotional weight described as a literal burden.)
74. The expression, “human vulnerability” is primarily:
A. Imagery
B. Symbolism
C. Metaphor
D. Euphemism
Answer: B – Symbolism
(Represents the fragility of human reputation and social standing.)
75. “Whispers spread among colleagues about the absence of job security” is an example of:
A. Onomatopoeia
B. Imagery
C. Irony
D. Hyperbole
Answer: B – Imagery
(Creates a visual and auditory picture of tension.)
76. The sentence, “A heavy silence followed,” employs:
A. Hyperbole
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Irony
Answer: C – Personification
(Silence is given weight and presence as if it can physically fall.)
77. The phrase, “timely humour lightened the atmosphere and softened the embarrassment,” demonstrates:
A. Metaphor
B. Personification
C. Alliteration
D. Simile
Answer: B – Personification
(Humour is described as having the ability to “lighten” and “soften.”)
78. “The episode underscores the pressures inherent in school leadership” is an example of:
A. Hyperbole
B. Imagery
C. Metaphor
D. Alliteration
Answer: C – Metaphor
(Pressures are described as tangible, inherent elements.)
79. The contrast between parental expectations and administrative authority reflects:
A. Juxtaposition
B. Irony
C. Hyperbole
D. Personification
Answer: A – Juxtaposition
80. The repetition of words describing conflict (“parental expectations, administrative authority, and professional integrity”) is an example of:
A. Parallelism
B. Alliteration
C. Metonymy
D. Euphemism
Answer: A – Parallelism
81. The sentence, “Outraged, he threatened to withdraw his children from the school,” can be seen as:
A. Hyperbole
B. Imagery
C. Euphemism
D. Metaphor
Answer: A – Hyperbole
(Exaggerates response to emphasize parental pressure.)
82. “Decisions made in haste can undermine both morale and justice” contains:
A. Personification
B. Irony
C. Metaphor
D. Alliteration
Answer: B – Irony
(Hasty decisions create consequences opposite to the intended effect.)
83. The construction, “Ade as well as Jide comes early,” illustrates:
A. Metaphor
B. Euphemism
C. Grammatical emphasis as a narrative device
D. Irony
Answer: C – Grammatical emphasis as a narrative device
(The syntax is central to the conflict.)
84. Mr. Fafore’s reinstatement demonstrates:
A. Hyperbole
B. Irony
C. Symbolism
D. Metaphor
Answer: B – Irony
(Dismissal due to misunderstanding reversed by truth.)
85. The chapter conveys tension through the depiction of conflict between parents, management, and teachers, which is an example of:
A. Foreshadowing
B. Allegory
C. Imagery
D. Symbolism
Answer: C – Imagery
86. The phrase, “Bepo’s move to Stardom Schools was preceded by a turbulent chapter in his career,” contains:
A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Personification
D. Hyperbole
Answer: A – Metaphor
(Career events are described as a “turbulent chapter” of a story.)
87. “The name implied a singular entity, whereas Bepo argued that it should be ‘Beesway Group of Schools’” uses:
A. Alliteration
B. Irony
C. Personification
D. Metaphor
Answer: D – Metaphor
(The name symbolizes identity and institutional accuracy.)
88. The sentence, “Alarmed, Bepo grabbed his machete and approached them, protesting the act,” primarily evokes:
A. Imagery
B. Hyperbole
C. Metaphor
D. Personification
Answer: A – Imagery
(Visual and action details create a vivid picture.)
89. “The encounter left Bepo shaken” is an example of:
A. Hyperbole
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Irony
Answer: B – Metaphor
(Emotional state described as a physical effect.)
90. The reference to “ritualistic practices among business owners and school proprietors” uses:
A. Symbolism
B. Alliteration
C. Euphemism
D. Metonymy
Answer: A – Symbolism
(Rituals symbolize corruption and moral compromise.)
91. “Initially successful, the school flourished to over seventy students by its third session” demonstrates:
A. Hyperbole
B. Metaphor
C. Imagery
D. Personification
Answer: C – Imagery
(Gives a visual impression of the school’s growth.)
92. The description of Mr. Ogo’s murder case is an example of:
A. Irony
B. Hyperbole
C. Alliteration
D. Metaphor
Answer: A – Irony
(A parent seeking spiritual aid leads to a tragic and immoral act.)
93. The line, “cemented Bepo’s decision to leave Beesway” is an example of:
A. Metaphor
B. Personification
C. Simile
D. Euphemism
Answer: A – Metaphor
(Decision described as being physically “cemented” or made permanent.)
94. “The chapter highlights the intersection of professional integrity, superstition, and moral courage” uses:
A. Juxtaposition
B. Metaphor
C. Alliteration
D. Irony
Answer: A – Juxtaposition
(Contrasts integrity and superstition.)
95. “Witnessing one firsthand profoundly unsettled him” demonstrates:
A. Imagery
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Hyperbole
Answer: A – Imagery
(Conveys emotional and visual reaction.)
96. The phrase “the burial was a spiritual prayer for his late father” is an example of:
A. Irony
B. Metaphor
C. Euphemism
D. Personification
Answer: C – Euphemism
(Describes a morally questionable act in softer, spiritual terms.)
97. “Shaped his cautious approach to institutional leadership and ethical boundaries” uses:
A. Metaphor
B. Personification
C. Hyperbole
D. Irony
Answer: B – Personification
(Experiences are given the ability to “shape” behavior.)
98. The repeated conflict between Bepo and authority figures reflects:
A. Juxtaposition
B. Irony
C. Allegory
D. Hyperbole
Answer: A – Juxtaposition
99. The tension between ethical principles and superstition in the chapter is an example of:
A. Conflict (internal and external)
B. Metonymy
C. Alliteration
D. Simile
Answer: A – Conflict (internal and external)
100. The machete scene and the burial ritual serve as:
A. Allegory
B. Foreshadowing
C. Imagery
D. Euphemism
Answer: C – Imagery
(Detailed depiction of action and setting creates vividness.)
101. The sentence, “he reflects on the unresolved issues he will leave behind at Stardom Schools,” contains:
A. Metaphor
B. Personification
C. Hyperbole
D. Simile
Answer: B – Personification
(Issues are given human-like quality, as if they can remain unresolved in his absence.)
102. “A rivalry that had simmered for years” is an example of:
A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Alliteration
D. Personification
Answer: A – Metaphor
(Conflict is described as “simmering,” comparing tension to cooking heat.)
103. The phrase, “highly inflammatory remark during his speech” primarily conveys:
A. Hyperbole
B. Metaphor
C. Imagery
D. Personification
Answer: C – Imagery
(Creates a vivid idea of the disruptive nature of the speech.)
104. Banky’s speech, “Instead of voting for the son of an ex-convict, cast your vote for me. You will never regret it,” is an example of:
A. Irony
B. Hyperbole
C. Metaphor
D. Personification
Answer: B – Hyperbole
(Exaggerates the effect of voting for him versus the opponent.)
105. The sentence, “The tension between the two students dated back to JS3” uses:
A. Personification
B. Metaphor
C. Alliteration
D. Simile
Answer: A – Personification
(Tension is given a lifespan, as if it can age.)
106. “Chief Ogba insisted that Banky and his parents issue letters of apology… but Banky’s parents refused” demonstrates:
A. Irony
B. Metaphor
C. Hyperbole
D. Euphemism
Answer: A – Irony
(Refusal to apologize contrasts with what is socially expected.)
107. The description of the Breath Project as “student-led initiative that built phones from recycled panels and chips” is an example of:
A. Imagery
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Irony
Answer: A – Imagery
(Vividly describes the students’ innovative work.)
108. The phrase, “tension of unfinished business,” is:
A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Hyperbole
D. Irony
Answer: A – Metaphor
(Abstract situation described as a tangible tension.)
109. The repeated reference to parental involvement and disputes illustrates:
A. Juxtaposition
B. Alliteration
C. Irony
D. Allegory
Answer: A – Juxtaposition
(Contrasts parental influence with student activity.)
110. The depiction of student ambitions and innovation reflects:
A. Symbolism
B. Personification
C. Irony
D. Hyperbole
Answer: A – Symbolism
(The Breath Project symbolizes creativity and progress.)
111. The narrative of Bepo attempting to mediate between families demonstrates:
A. Metaphor
B. Irony
C. Foreshadowing
D. Hyperbole
Answer: C – Foreshadowing
(Hints at potential unresolved conflicts continuing in his absence.)
112. “He feared that, in his absence, the initiative could stall” is an example of:
A. Personification
B. Hyperbole
C. Metaphor
D. Irony
Answer: A – Personification
(The project is described as capable of stalling like a living entity.)
113. The phrase “balancing parental disputes, student ambitions, and the cultivation of innovative projects” demonstrates:
A. Parallelism
B. Alliteration
C. Metonymy
D. Simile
Answer: A – Parallelism
114. “The chapter captures the tension of unfinished business” uses:
A. Hyperbole
B. Metaphor
C. Irony
D. Euphemism
Answer: B – Metaphor
115. The overarching theme of preparing for relocation while leaving unresolved issues is an example of:
A. Conflict (internal and external)
B. Personification
C. Irony
D. Simile
Answer: A – Conflict (internal and external)
116. The phrase “life is about movement; it rewards those who utilize their talents, money, and opportunities wisely” is an example of:
A. Hyperbole
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Simile
Answer: B – Metaphor
117. In “after centuries of struggle, many were willingly submitting themselves to foreign systems in exchange for financial gain”, the literary device used is:
A. Irony
B. Allegory
C. Metaphor
D. Euphemism
Answer: A – Irony
118. The excursions to cultural and historical landmarks primarily illustrate:
A. Conflict
B. Theme of cultural heritage
C. Foreshadowing
D. Satire
Answer: B – Theme of cultural heritage
119. “Future plans included visits to Kwa Falls in Anegeje, Calabar, Aesop in Plateau…” is an example of:
A. Hyperbole
B. Imagery
C. Irony
D. Personification
Answer: B – Imagery
120. Bepo’s reflections on slavery and “japa” serve as:
A. Symbolism
B. Foreshadowing
C. Conflict
D. Irony
Answer: D – Irony
121. The statement, “the official procedures existed only on paper” is an example of:
A. Metaphor
B. Irony
C. Hyperbole
D. Alliteration
Answer: B – Irony
122. “Ibadan, running splash of rust and gold—flung and scattered among seven hills like broken China in the sun” is:
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Alliteration
Answer: A – Simile
123. The passage describing Bepo’s anxiety and actions in renewing his passport primarily emphasizes:
A. Conflict with bureaucracy
B. Character’s hubris
C. Foreshadowing
D. Personification
Answer: A – Conflict with bureaucracy
124. Bepo tipping the officer N2,000 after the process illustrates:
A. Irony
B. Satire
C. Symbolism
D. Hyperbole
Answer: A – Irony
125. Bepo’s thought, “many religionists but few godly people”, is an example of:
A. Irony
B. Hyperbole
C. Simile
D. Metaphor
Answer: A – Irony
126. The novelty match where staff win “3–2 victory, much to everyone’s amusement” demonstrates:
A. Conflict
B. Humour
C. Irony
D. Personification
Answer: B – Humour
127. The Canoe dance inspired by Badagry’s Heritage Museum is an example of:
A. Symbolism
B. Allegory
C. Foreshadowing
D. Hyperbole
Answer: A – Symbolism
128. The envelope containing a cheque for $10,000 is:
A. Metaphor
B. Hyperbole
C. Symbolism of gratitude
D. Irony
Answer: C – Symbolism of gratitude
129. The students’ performances, mimicking teachers, exemplify:
A. Irony
B. Satire
C. Hyperbole
D. Foreshadowing
Answer: B – Satire
130. The repeated exclamation “Noooo!” by Bepo reflects:
A. Irony
B. Hyperbole
C. Imagery
D. Personification
Answer: B – Hyperbole
131. The inclusion of foods like iru, egusi, and dry snails in Bepo’s luggage is an example of:
A. Imagery
B. Simile
C. Metaphor
D. Irony
Answer: A – Imagery
132. The dream at the Heritage Slavery Museum where a white man commands him to enter the ship is:
A. Foreshadowing
B. Allegory
C. Imagery
D. Alliteration
Answer: B – Allegory
133. Bepo’s reflection on “relationships he had built with students and colleagues” demonstrates:
A. Internal conflict
B. Symbolism of legacy
C. Irony
D. Foreshadowing
Answer: B – Symbolism of legacy
134. The students chanting “Principoo!” upon his temporary return is an example of:
A. Hyperbole
B. Imagery
C. Symbolism of respect and loyalty
D. Irony
Answer: C – Symbolism of respect and loyalty
135. Bepo alternating between a dream-like state and reality demonstrates:
A. Flashback
B. Stream of consciousness
C. Foreshadowing
D. Irony
Answer: B – Stream of consciousness
136. Bepo’s observation of the Heritage Museum, slaves, and resilience emphasizes:
A. Conflict
B. Irony
C. Theme of human endurance
D. Foreshadowing
Answer: C – Theme of human endurance
137. The farewell gift and ceremony mainly symbolize:
A. Authority
B. Celebration of legacy
C. Irony
D. Foreshadowing
Answer: B – Celebration of legacy
138. The use of exclamatory expressions, e.g., “None! None at all!”, demonstrates:
A. Hyperbole
B. Irony
C. Personification
D. Satire
Answer: A – Hyperbole
139. The flight scheduled at 10:00 p.m. and boarding at 5:00 p.m. illustrates:
A. Irony
B. Hyperbole
C. Symbolism of patience
D. Imagery
Answer: D – Imagery
140. Bepo’s reflections on students’ attachment and continued thriving highlight:
A. Theme of mentorship and legacy
B. Irony
C. Conflict
D. Hyperbole
Answer: A – Theme of mentorship and legacy
141. The term “Point of No Return” in his dream is:
A. Metaphor
B. Hyperbole
C. Personification
D. Simile
Answer: A – Metaphor
142. The students dancing and singing the school victory song demonstrates:
A. Symbolism
B. Irony
C. Metaphor
D. Hyperbole
Answer: A – Symbolism of school spirit
143. The repeated dream motif throughout Chapters 10–12 serves to:
A. Emphasize internal conflict
B. Provide comic relief
C. Illustrate foreshadowing
D. Create hyperbole
Answer: A – Emphasize internal conflict
144. Overall, Chapters 9–12 highlight Bepo’s:
A. Struggles with students’ misbehaviour
B. Legacy, leadership, and preparation for migration
C. Comedic flair
D. Humility alone
Answer: B – Legacy, leadership, and preparation for migration
