Syllabus content and objectives
Official JAMB Literature in English outline · Section 2: Prose
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a. Point of view: Omniscient
Objective
Identify the narrative techniques used in each prescribed text and determine an author's narrative style.
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b. Point of view: First person
Objective
Identify the narrative techniques used in each prescribed text and determine an author's narrative style.
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c. Point of view: Second person
Objective
Identify the narrative techniques used in each prescribed text and determine an author's narrative style.
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d. Point of view: Third person
Objective
Identify the narrative techniques used in each prescribed text and determine an author's narrative style.
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e. Point of view: Stream of consciousness
Objective
Identify the narrative techniques used in each prescribed text and determine an author's narrative style.
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f. Point of view: Epiphany
Objective
Identify the narrative techniques used in each prescribed text and determine an author's narrative style.
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g. Characterisation: Round, flat, foil, hero, antihero, villain, heroine, etc.
Objective
Distinguish between one type of character and another.
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h. Language
Objective
Demonstrate understanding of grammar, diction and clarity of expression.
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