Jamb Literature in English 1986 Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• JAMB 1986

Which of the following is NOT a form of poetic expression

A. Sestet
B. Lyric
C. Sonnet
D. Elegy.

Question 37:

• JAMB 1986

Reversal of fortune as used in the criticism of a literary work describes the

A. Rise to fame of the central character
B. Success of the hero or heroine
C. Reward of the hero
D. Sudden change in the fate of the central character.

Question 38:

• JAMB 1986

Which of the following could be said to be a permanent feature of a poem?

A. Rhyme
B. Repetition
C. Rhythm
D. Symbolism.

Question 39:

• JAMB 1986

Which of the following terms is exclusive to drama?

A. Dialogue
B. Plot
C. Protagonist
D. Soliloguy.

Question 40:

• JAMB 1986

The literary device which uses ridicule to correct social ills is known as

A. Satire
B. Paradox
C. Hyperbole
D. Epigram.