Literary terms - Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 71:

• JAMB 1978

One of the peculiar features of drama in general is

A. Humour
B. Satire
C. Sarcasm
D. Action
E. Exposition

Question 72:

• JAMB 1978

A good poem must

A. Be about love
B. Have a regular rythm
C. Rhyme
D. Be difficult to understand
E. None of the above

Question 73:

• JAMB 1978

One of the statements is true of the novel:

A. It is an exact reproduction of historical events
B. Characters are unimportant in it
C. It is always the story of the Author's life
D. It deals with human experience
E. It does not make use of imagery

Question 74:

• JAMB 1978

The plot of a novel is best described as

A. The bare outline of the story arranged in logical order
B. The story in all its details
C. The story grossly elaborated
D. A summary of the story
E. The begining,middle and end of the story

Question 75:

• JAMB 1978

A narrative poem must

A. Preach a sermon
B. Tell a story
C. Describe natural scenery
D. Argue a question
E. Propound a philosophy