Syllabus content and objectives
Official JAMB Literature in English outline · Section 3: Poetry
Content
a. Imagery
Objective
Determine the devices used by various poets, show how poetic devices are used for aesthetic effect in each poem, identify figures of speech in the texts, and explain how poetic devices convey messages and meaning.
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b. Sound (Rhyme/Rhythm, repetition, pun, onomatopoeia, etc.)
Objective
Determine the devices used by various poets, show how poetic devices are used for aesthetic effect in each poem, identify figures of speech in the texts, and explain how poetic devices convey messages and meaning.
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c. Diction
Objective
Determine the devices used by various poets and explain how poetic devices convey messages and meaning.
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d. Persona
Objective
Determine the devices used by various poets and explain how poetic devices convey messages and meaning.
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