Dramatic Techniques - Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 2019

"A time to sow,
A time to reap,
A time to born,
A time to die"
This exemplies the use of ...

A. Anadiplosis
B. Chiasmus
C. Anaphora
D. Hendiadys

Question 2:

• JAMB 2019

Amma Darko's "Faceless" ended with________

A. An inclination of tragi-comedy
B. An epilogue narrating how Baby T's spirit revenged her death
C. An epilogue narrating how Fofo started her early childhood
D. An inclination of indecisiveness

Question 3:

• JAMB 2019

A character whose action or qualities serve to heighten those of the hero through contrast is__________

A. An antagonist
B. A foil
C. An adversary
D. A protagonist

Question 4:

• JAMB 2019

"You can call me a rebel, but I need a job. That's what matters to me." The repercussion of this statement by Aloho is a pointer to the theme ____

A. Of Corruption
B. That patience is a virtue
C. On Unemployment
D. Of Retributive Justice

Question 5:

• JAMB 2019

In drama, comic reliefs often occur in_______

A. Comedies
B. Tragedies
C. Historical plays
D. Romantic plays