Jamb Literature in English 1978 Past Questions and Answers

Question 21:

• JAMB 1978

One of the peculiar features of drama in general is

A. Humour
B. Satire
C. Sarcasm
D. Action
E. Exposition

Question 22:

• JAMB 1978

Dialogue is important in drama because

A. It always makes the audience laugh
B. It is like a conversation
C. It reveals the minds of the characters
D. It makes the play last longer on the stage
E. It makes the characters honest

Question 23:

• JAMB 1978

A good poem must

A. Be about love
B. Have a regular rythm
C. Rhyme
D. Be difficult to understand
E. None of the above

Question 24:

• JAMB 1978

One of the following is a narrative technique in the novel

A. Character
B. Interesting story
C. Flashback
D. Logical conclusion
E. Social relevance

Question 25:

• JAMB 1978

One of the statements is true of the novel:

A. It is an exact reproduction of historical events
B. Characters are unimportant in it
C. It is always the story of the Author's life
D. It deals with human experience
E. It does not make use of imagery