GENERAL LITERARY PRINCIPLES - Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 546:

• JAMB 2013

These question is based on General Literary Principles.
A literary work that ridicules the shortcomings of people or ideas is

A. An irony
B. A fable
C. A masque
D. A satire

Question 547:

• JAMB 2013

These question is based on General Literary Principles.
The figure of speech in which the writer means the exact opposite of what he intends to say is

A. Paradox
B. Metaphor
C. Satire
D. Irony

Question 548:

• JAMB 2013

These question is based on General Literary Principles.
Action without speech in a play is

A. Epilogue
B. Mime
C. Soliloquy
D. Aside

Question 549:

• JAMB 2013

These question is based on General Literary Principles.
A literary work that teaches moral is said to be

A. Instructive
B. Corrective
C. Impressive
D. Didactic

Question 550:

• JAMB 2013

These question is based on General Literary Principles.
A mistake committed by the hero which leads to his downfall is known as

A. Climax
B. Tragic flaw
C. Comic relief
D. Terse