Jamb Literature in English 1984 Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• JAMB 1984

The plot of story generally refers to the

A. Intrigue made by a character against the hero
B. Intrigue made by a hero against a character
C. Way the writer begins the story
D. Way the writer ends the story
E. Way in which the events of the story are organised.

Question 37:

• JAMB 1984

The protagonist of a story is generally

A. The protest made by the principle character against his adversaries
B. The principle character of the story
C. The theme of the story
D. One of the minor characters in the story
E. The protest made by a character against the hero

Question 38:

• JAMB 1984

What we call 'tragic flaw' is the

A. Element of plot that makes a work dramatic
B. Typographical error occuring in a work of drama
C. Pronunciation error made by an actor on stage
D. Unsuccessful play written by an other wise great dramatist
E. Weakness in character responsible for the downfall of a dramatic hero.

Question 39:

• JAMB 1984

A well known epic in English literature is

A. Robinson Crusoe
B. The Marchant of Venice
C. Sons and Lovers
D. Treasure Island
E. Paradise lost.

Question 40:

• JAMB 1984

'Assonance' is the product of a poet's use of

A. Masculine ryhme
B. Many consonant
C. Regular ryhme
D. Similar sounding vowels
E. Imaginative metaphors.