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

Question 66:

• JAMB 2021

Romantic poetry emphasizes

A. The beauty of nature
B. Intimate relationships
C. The love in human nature
D. The romance in human aspiration

Question 67:

• JAMB 2021

In drama, a conspicuous weakness in the character of the protagonist contributing to his downfall is referred to as

A. An anagnorisis
B. A tragic flaw
C. A catharsis
D. A catastrophe

Question 68:

• JAMB 2021

A band of singers and dancers in drama who acts as a link between the play and the audience is the

A. Chorus
B. Clown
C. Playwright
D. Cast

Question 69:

• JAMB 2021

Questions 11 - 20 are based on General Literary Principles.

Persona refers to the

A. Central character in a play
B. Voice of the character
C. The image a character presents
D. The personality of a character

Question 70:

• JAMB 2021

The three main unities in drama are those of

A. Action, time and place
B. Time, space and action
C. Place, time and space
D. Space, action and time