Literary principles - Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 136:

• JAMB 2000

This question is based on General Literary Principles.
Mock-heroic poetry elevates

A. The beauty in human relationships as exemplified in Homer
B. Trivial subject-matter by using the style of the classical epic
C. The stripping off of appearances in a witty manner
D. The important tales of heroes of the past era

Question 137:

• JAMB 2000

This question is based on General Literary Principles.
Lineation refers to

A. Tracing family descent of poeple in verse
B. The unit in the rhythmic structure of verse
C. The arrangement of lines in verse from
D. The grouping together of a number of units of rhythm

Question 138:

• 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 139:

• JAMB 2001

This question is based on General Literary Principles
The flat character in a literary work

A. Is the same as the round character
B. Cannot be found in an allegory
C. Is capable of growing
D. Always embodies a quality

Question 140:

• JAMB 2001

This question is based on General Literary Principles
Catharsis is experienced

A. After one has written a play
B. When a play is still being staged
C. Before watching a play
D. After watching a play