CRITICAL TEXTS

Contents & notes: what this topic covers

Under CRITICAL TEXTS, the JAMB Literature in English syllabus expects you to study:

• 2. CRITICAL TEXTS Abrams, M. H. (1981) A Glossary of Literary Terms, (4th Rinehalt and Winston Emeaba, O. E. (1982) A Dictionary of Literature, Aba: I Murphy, M. J. (1972) Understanding Unseen, An Introduct English Novel for Overseas Students, George Allen and U

Study notes & guidance

Study CRITICAL TEXTS using a recommended Literature in English textbook that follows the JAMB syllabus. Work through the contents listed above one by one, make brief notes in your own words, and then practise as many questions on this topic as you can — in Literature in English, understanding and steady practice matter far more than memorising. Use the objectives below as a checklist: if you can do each one confidently, you have mastered this topic.

Objectives — candidates should be able to

After studying CRITICAL TEXTS, you should be able to:

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These objectives are from the official JAMB syllabus. Use them as a checklist — if you can do each one confidently, you have mastered this topic.

Source: official JAMB UTME Literature in English syllabus (IBASS, jamb.gov.ng). Reproduced for study use. Last checked: 17 Sept 2026. Always confirm the current syllabus on the official portal.