Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 1506:

• 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 1507:

• 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

Question 1508:

• JAMB 2003

This question is based on General Literary Principles
Allegory is used to describe a work in which

A. Humans are transposed into animals
B. Both animals and humans swap roles
C. Animals are given human characters
D. Abstract ideas are personified

Question 1509:

• JAMB 2003

This question is based on General Literary Principles
The author of a novel sustains readers' interest through the use of

A. Ambiguity
B. Anecdotes
C. Prologue
D. Suspense

Question 1510:

• JAMB 2003

This question is based on General Literary Principles
'Theatre-in-the-round'is employed to achieve a

A. Quick resolution of conflicts
B. Hilarious ending
C. Contest between the hero and the villan
D. Close rapport between players and spectators.