Jamb Literature in English 1979 Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 1979

'Exposition' in a play means

A. The initial unfolding of the necessary background of the play
B. Its climax
C. The marriage of the hero and heroine
D. The untangling of the plot
E. The private speech of a character

Question 7:

• JAMB 1979

A novel can be described as

A. A narration of facts
B. A story
C. A brief description of a concept or point of view
D. An extended prose narrative covering a wide range of characters and experience
E. A narration of an incedent

Question 8:

• JAMB 1979

A good plot must posses

A. Many exciting events
B. Good,interesting characters
C. A pleasant setting
D. Intrigue
E. Single,complete and ordered action

Question 9:

• JAMB 1979

Pick out the odd one

A. Metaphor
B. Characterization
C. Personification
D. Rythm
E. Simile

Question 10:

• JAMB 1979

Events in The Concubine are dominated by

A. Ihuoma
B. Emenike
C. The Sea god
D. Supernatural elements
E. Ekwueme