PRESIDENT OFFICE REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES 

COMPETENCE BASED ASSESSMENT

LITERATURE IN ENGLISH 

FORM THREE 

TERMINAL EXAMINATION - MAY, 2023

TIME: 3:00 HRS  

INSTRUCTION:

• This paper consists of 10 questions
• Answer all questions in section A , B and C
• Section A carry (15) marks section B (40) marks and section C ( 45) marks

SECTION A (15 MARKS)

Answer all questions in this section

1. For each of the items (i) – (x), choose the correct answer from among the give alternatives and write its letter in the answer booklet provided.

1. One of the following expresses a factual information about the study of literature. Which one is it?

1. In order to transform the wicked people in the society
2. In order to understand our past and determine our future
3. In order to understand our culture
4. In order to be enlightened about different techniques and styles

2. Which of the following is one of the unique features of poetry as compared to other forms of literature

1. Poetry employs the excessive use of figures of speech
2. Poetry is loud, people speak in tongues
3. Poetry is a lengthy fictitious narrative
4. Poetry directly addresses concerns of individuals

3. The following items are found in a literary theatre except

1. Costumes and masks
2. Ropes and marbles
3. Audience and curtains
4. Adjudicator and actors

4. Suppose your friend asks you to write his/her story, according to information he/she gives. What kind of writing are you being asked to present?

1. Biography
2. Eulogy
3. Elegy
4. Narrative

5. In case you hear your sister singing some old songs for her child to sleep, what literary aspect has been provoked?

1. Proverbs
2. Tongue twister
3. Riddles
4. Lullaby

6. A situation whereby a narrator of a story talks of another person’s account is referred to as;

1. Point of view
2. Straight forward narration
3. Flashback
4. Dialogue

7. Agnes write by implying a style whereby the reader is tasked with supplying the words that appear not complete by him/herself. This literary approach is referred to as

1. Simile
2. Ellipsis
3. Metonymy
4. Fiction

8. My grandmother often tell me stories of how cunning the hare is. In Literature, what is this termed as?

1. Traditional stories
2. Drama
3. Anecdote
4. Fable

9. One of the following sets describe components of form, identify it

1. Character, conflict and style
2. Character, language and style
3. Character, theme and language
4. Character, language and relevance

10. _______ is an example of written Literature

1. Ballad 
2. Style 
3. Epitaph 
4. Onomatopoeia

2. Match the descriptions in list A with the corresponding type character in list B by writing the letter in answer sheet provide

Answers

SECTION B (40 MARKS)

Answer all question

3. Define the following terms as used in Literature

1. Simile
2. Irony
3. Satire
4. Style
5. Flashback

4. Provide an answer for the following literary explanation/s

1. A type of narration whereby a story is told from the beginning to the end.
2. A group of people acting in a play
3. Clothes that are worn by actors on stage
4. People listening to or reading a literary piece of work
5. Any form of literary work conveyed by word of mouth

5. Compare and contrast the following literary terms

1. Poet and playwright
2. Stanza and verse
3. Form and content
4. Fairy tale and myth
5. Novel and novella

6. Fill in the blank space with the most appropriate answer

1. Aisha endangers her life in a play, this play is __________
2. Jameson is in conflict with antagonist character, he must be a ________
3. My father was reading a lengthy fictitious narrative, the book must have been ________
4. This story has issues that happened in the past and are being presented in the present, this technique is ___________
5. Hante is a fictitious name that has been used in the story to reflect a bad person in the society. This arrangement in Literature is known as ______________

7. Explain five characteristics of play that makes it different from novel

1. _________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________________
4. _________________________________________________________
5. __________________________________________________________

8. Mention five readings that you study under the subject Literature in English

1. __________________
2. ___________________
3. ______________________
4. _____________________
5. _____________________

SECTION C (45 MARKS)

Answer 3 questions from this section.

LIST OF READINGS

Plays

• The Lion and the Jewel - Soyinka, W.
• Trials of Brother Jero - Soyinka, W.
• The Dilemma of a Ghost - Aidoo, A.A.
• The Government Inspector - Gogol,N.

 Novels

• A Walk in the Night and Other Stories - Guma,A
• Houseboy - Oyono, F.
• The Old Man and the Medal - Oyono,F.
• The Concubine - Amadi, E.

 Poetry

• Selected poem - Tanzani Institute of Education 
• Growing up with poetry - David Rubadiri

9. Identify any poem that you have attempted as a class and analyse language use, themes, message and its relevance to the society

10. Pick one character in either of the class readings that you have attempted and explain why their presence in the play is very important

11. With the aid of any novel/short story that you have attempted as a class, discuss five ideas that have been communicated in the novel and how they relate to our societies

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES

FORM THREE TERMINAL EXAMINATIONS- MAY 2023

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LITERATURE IN ENGLISH

TIME: 3HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS

1. This paper consist of section A, B and C with a total of Eleven (11) questions
2. Answer all questions in section A and B and two questions from section C
3. Cellular phones and any Unauthorized materials are not allowed in examination room
4. Write your examination number on every page of your answer sheets

SECTION A (16 MARKS)

Answer all questions from this section

1. For each of the items (i) – (x). Choose the correct answer from among the given alternatives and write its beside the item number in your answer sheets

1. The writer’s account of another person’s life is referred to

1. Biography
2. Bibliography
3. Autobiography
4. Ant biography
5. Accountancy

2. When composing a poem, one deliberately breaks some aspects of grammar to suit poetic purposes. How is this freedom called?

1. Meter
2. Poetic devices
3. Consonance
4. Poetic license
5. Poetic freedom

3. Fr, Vandamayer is a priest who preaches peace, love and equality to all people, but on his side he exploits and tortures Toundi. He therefore does not live what he preaches. Which theme suits these expressions?

1. Betrayal
2. Exploitation
3. Hypocrisy
4. Gender discrimination
5. Racism

4. ........ Is a class, kind and style of works of art or literature according to their type of subject such as novel, short story, poem or play?

1. Genres
2. Act
3. Scene
4. Kind
5. Literature

5. Specioza, Jasmin, Cosmas, Victor and Hemed were arguing on which element differentiates one literary work from the other. These were their arguments Specioza said, “It is a plot”

Jasmin said, “It is a style”

Cosmas said, “It is themes”

Victor said, “It is setting” and 

Hemed said, “It is language use”. Who, among them was most correct?

1. Specioza
2. Jasmin
3. Cosmas
4. Victor
5. Hemed

6. What is the name of the character that is borrowed from other literary works?

1. Expository character
2. Background character
3. Stock character
4. Sidekick character
5. Dramatic character

7. Study the following sentences and then answer the question.

1. Oral literature is expensive
2. Oral literature is the property of all individuals
3. Oral literature is dynamic
4. Oral literature is presented in written form.

Which letter among the following suits to list and describe the right features of oral literature according to the above sentences?

1. Sentence 4 only is correct
2. Sentence 3 only is correct
3. Sentence 1 and 2 are correct
4. Sentence 1 only is correct
5. Sentence 2 and 3 are correct

8. Your grandfather has no money today. He loudly asks on himself “where shall I get the money to feed these kids?” this technique is referred to as...............

1. Aside
2. Dialogue
3. Denouement
4. Soliloquy
5. Exposition

9. The use of body movement and facial expressions by actors convey a message without speaking is called

1. Aside
2. Ambiguity
3. Mime
4. Creation
5. Acting

10. A complete house should have a roof, a door as well as windows. In this sense, what make the definition of literature complete

1. Art, language, audience and conflict.
2. Art, language, creativity and society
3. Art, themes, massage and language
4. Art, society and philosophy.

2. Match the descriptions in List A with the corresponding type of item in List B by writing the letter of correct response beside the item number in the answer sheet provided.

SECTION B (54 MARKS)

Answer all questions from this section

3. With example where necessary, write short notes on the following literary terms

1. Allusion
2. Antagonistic character
3. Oral literature
4. Exposition
5. Fiction
6. Props

4. Differentiate the following

1. Polsndeton from asyndledoche
2. Tautology from anaphora
3. Simile from metaphor

5. (a)Which poverb is being described by the expression in each item below?

1. Kalalura and John are friends because are both thieves.............
2. He used only 30 minutes to sit for the exam that was supposed to be done in 3 hours, but he scored zero................
3. The police man killed all the thieves except Alex, because Alex was his young brother.........

(b)Give the meaning of the following idioms 

1. Kick the bucket
2. Bite your tongue
3. Under the weather

6. Which literary term has been described by the expression in each item below

1. John is complaining that he is so hungry that he can eat the whole cow......
2. She sells the seashells in the seashore.........
3. Open secret........
4. Do not say “I am going to urinate” instead you can say “I am going for a short call”.....
5. I always laugh at my grandmother because she is as black as charcoal......
6. There are only five heads those can accurately solve this question in this class
7. “I will come by tomorrow” the stone replied...........
8. Anold is the best student in our class as he scored 1% in Physics.........
9. What has Uhuru brought to us? ..............

7. Read the following poem and answer the questions that follow

You are lost (Isaac Mruma)

To you dada

It’s the days that matter 

For we are unable to chat 

In the language we had

When I look at you 

And see my pay-slip

In your eyes

I feel empty

And sapped 

Your glance, sister

Is to me the measure

Of the heat of the dough

In my pocket

Never are passions cool,

To you I am now a tool

And all my wage is now the fare 

I ride on your throbbing kisses 

It is you I accuse 

Because your love is lost 

And you only touch me

With the tenderness that asks

Where my wallet is 

It is to you dada

That my pen tears the pad

For I only see your love 

Focused on my purse 

With your passions 

Chasing my bank account 

QUESTIONS

1. Who is a persona and how do you know?
2. With example, explain any three poetic devices that have been used in the poem
3. Do you think the persona in the poem is happy? Give the reasons to support your views with examples
4. Explain any three possible themes those can be found in this poem. Support your views with examples.
5. Discuss the success and failure of the poet in this poem

8. Briefly answer the following questions

1. Literature and language are two sides of the same coin, justify in one paragraph with only three strong reasons
2. Why is literature called an art? Use three reasons to explain this truth in only one paragraph.

SECTION C (30 MARKS)

Answer any two questions from this section

LIST OF READING FOR QUESTION 9-11

NOVELS

Houseboy By Ferdinand Oyono

A Walk In The Night By Alex La Guma

The Concubine By Elechi Amadi

The Oldman And The Medal By Ferdinand Oyono

PLAYS

The Lion And The Jewel By Wole Soyinka

The Government Inspector By Nikolai Gogol

The Trials Of Brother Jero By Wole Soyinka

The Dilemma Of A Ghost By Nikolai Gogol

POETRY

Growing Up With Poetry By D.Rubadiri 

Poem From East Africa By Tanzania Institute Of Education 

9. Poetry like other works of art, brings society’s issues to surface. Support this view using two poems. (Give six points)
10.                      Every Misunderstanding in the society has its origin. How can you prove the truth of this statement by referring to two plays you have read under this programme? Give three (3) points from each play
11.                      You cannot discuss the underdevelopment of Africans without relating the presence of whites. How did Europeans contribute to the underdevelopment of Africans? Use two novels to support your answer. (3) points from each novel

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA PRESIDENT’S OFFICE REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMANT

FORM THREE TERMINAL EXAMINATION, JULY 2022

LITERATURE IN ENGLISH

TIME: 3 HRS

INSTRUCTIONS

1. This paper consists of section A, B and C
2. Answer all questions in section A and B and three (3) questions from section C
3. Section A carry 15 marks, B carry 40 marks and section C carry 45 marks
4. Make sure your work is smart and attractive

FOR EXAMINER’S USE

SECTION A (15 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section

1. Choose the correct answer among the given alternatives from item numbers (i) – (x) and write its letter beside the item number in the answer sheet provided

(i) Is referred to a short period of time whereby conflict rises to a point for which resolution is required

1. Climax
2. Literature
3. Crisis
4. Anticlimax
5. Internal conflict

(ii) It is true to say that Literature and language are inseparable because

1. Language acts as a medium through which literature is expressed
2. Language expresses literary emotions and feelings
3. Literature expresses social evils which are great vices to the development of society
4. Literature is mainly concerned with reducing offensive languages in the work of art
5. Literature and language express social realities

(iii) One of the following is an example of oral literature

1. Poetry
2. Biography
3. Novella
4. Encyclopedia
5. Folklore

(iv) Riddles is described as Is a puzzle whose meaning is hidden

1. A figure of speech with similar sound pattern
2. A group of words with literal meanings
3. An ancient story portraying morals
4. A puzzle whose meaning is hidden
5. One of the genres of literature

(v) When the author uses flashback in writing, it means

1. He/she wants to stress on a point by bringing in the past into the present for clarifications
2. He/she wants to make the work of art more appealing to the audience
3. He/she wants to reduce any tension that might occur between the audience
4. He/she is exploring many options of being understood
5. He/she wants to be funny and reduce boredom for readers

(vi) The poetic phrase “With bare breast bouncing” can be used in Literature as a term for

1. Assonance
2. Proverbs
3. Alliteration
4. Simile
5. Imagery

(vii) Identify genres of literature from the given groups

1. Novella, biography and eulogy
2. Short story, novel and play
3. Fiction, novel and play
4. Novel, poetry and play

(viii) Partricia is reading a work of literature and becomes emotional when he becomes endangered and eventually dies in the course of action. What type of drama could this be?

1. Comedy drama
2. Tragedy drama
3. Melo drama
4. Tragic comedy
5. Historical drama

(ix) A persona in the work of literature is referred to as

1. Someone who composes poetry
2. Someone whose emotions and feelings are directly expressed in poetry
3. Someone who narrates the work of literature before the audience
4. Someone who has a contradicting view to the author
5. Someone who emerges as a hero in the work of literature

(x) Mr. Fred has opted to break grammatical rules when writing poetry. How is this practice referred to as?

1. Language use
2. Poetic diction
3. Characteristics of poetry
4. Tradition poetry
5. Poetic license

2. Match the items in List A with correct responses in List B by writing the letter of the correct response in the answer sheet provided

SECTION B (40 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section

3. Provide short answers for the following literary terminologies

1. Literature reflects social realities
2. Figures of speech are powerful tools in literature
3. Content is a what readers get from the work of literature
4. Characters are representatives of people in literature
5. Novel is a fictitious literary narrative

4. Compare and contrast the following literary terms

1. Message and relevance
2. Characterization and personification
3. Play and novel
4. Stanza and verse
5. Poet and poetess

5. With examples, write brief notes on the following literary terms

• Onomatopoeia
• Theme
• Form
• Content
• Written Literature

6. Suppose a form one student finds you reading the work of literature and asks you what it is all about, identify five points that you will use in order to make him/her understand the term literature

SECTION C (45 Marks)

Answer three questions in this section. Question number “7” and “8” are compulsory.

LIST OF READINGS

7. Poetry is characterized with its excessive use of figures of speech. With the aid of two poems read under this section, verify this statement.

8. Provide the relevance of any of the two novels you have read under this program to the society of Tanzania.

9. Explain the view of marriage as a norm in most of the societies in Tanzania. Use two plays for your answer.

10. Discuss the causes of conflicts among most members of the society with the aid of two plays you have attempted under this program.