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

Question 151:

• JAMB 1984

Writing about an abstract object as though it had human qualities is known as

A. Apostrophe
B. Personification
C. Denotation
D. Allusion
E. Imitation

Question 152:

• JAMB 1984

A short emphatic, witty saying, often involving antithesis or paradox is an

A. Epithet
B. Epigram
C. Invective
D. Impression
E. Analogy

Question 153:

• JAMB 1984

The plot of story generally refers to the

A. Intrigue made by a character against the hero
B. Intrigue made by a hero against a character
C. Way the writer begins the story
D. Way the writer ends the story
E. Way in which the events of the story are organised.

Question 154:

• JAMB 1984

The protagonist of a story is generally

A. The protest made by the principle character against his adversaries
B. The principle character of the story
C. The theme of the story
D. One of the minor characters in the story
E. The protest made by a character against the hero

Question 155:

• JAMB 1984

What we call 'tragic flaw' is the

A. Element of plot that makes a work dramatic
B. Typographical error occuring in a work of drama
C. Pronunciation error made by an actor on stage
D. Unsuccessful play written by an other wise great dramatist
E. Weakness in character responsible for the downfall of a dramatic hero.