Jamb Literature in English 2005 Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• JAMB 2005

This question is based on General Literary Principles
Aesthetics in literature has to do with the creation of

A. Imagery
B. Lines
C. Beauty
D. Themes

Question 32:

• JAMB 2005

This question is based on General Literary Principles
Cast in a play refers to

A. All the actors
B. Three of the actors
C. A few of the actors
D. An exclusive social class in the play

Question 33:

• JAMB 2005

This question is based on General Literary Principles
A tragic hero, according to the Aristotelian precept, must be a

A. Noble character with hubris
B. Lowly character who suddenly stumbles on some fortunes
C. King with deep affection for his subjects
D. Central character after whom the play is named

Question 34:

• JAMB 2005

This question is based on General Literary Principles
A careful choice of words dictated by a particular mood or an event refers to

A. Regression
B. Cadence
C. Rhyme
D. Tone

Question 35:

• JAMB 2005

This question is based on General Literary Principles
The insertion of material unrelated or distantly related to the insertion of material unrelated or distantly related to the specific subject under discussion in a given work is called

A. Digression
B. Flashback
C. Regression
D. Reverie