Versification in drama and poetry - Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 46:

• JAMB 2000

This question is based on General Literary Principles.
A trilogy is the

A. Sequence of three one-act drama written by the same author
B. Set of three players written by the same authors
C. Collection of three poems of equal length
D. Series of related stories divided into three equal parts

Question 47:

• JAMB 2001

This question is based on General Literary Principles
The most important concepts in poetry are

A. Story and action
B. Plot and rhythm
C. Rhythm and imagery
D. Plot and character

Question 48:

• JAMB 2002

This question is based on General Literary Principles
What does the protagonist do in a picaresque novel?

A. He embarks on a journey
B. He slows down the narration
C. He draws illustrative pictures
D. He becomes an artist

Question 49:

• JAMB 2003

This question is based on General Literary Principles
One rhyme scheme typical of the English sonnet is

A. Abab cdcd cdedce
B. Abba abba cde cde
C. Abba abba cde dce
D. Abab cdcd efef gg

Question 50:

• JAMB 2003

This question is based on General Literary Principles
The tragic character is the person whose experiences arouse pity and

A. Terror
B. Horror
C. Frustration
D. Sympathy