Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 1621:

• JAMB 2005

This question is based on General Literary Principles
The predominant use of the third-person pronoun in a novel creates a

A. Sense of detachment on the part of the writer
B. Sense of detachment on the part of the reader
C. Psychological affinity with the characters
D. Balance of opinion among the characters

Question 1622:

• JAMB 2005

This question is based on General Literary Principles
A poem without a regular rhyme scheme is a

A. Traditional poem
B. Ballad
C. Lyrical poem
D. Blank verse

Question 1623:

• JAMB 2005

This question is based on General Literary Principles
Aesthetics in literature has to do with the creation of

A. Imagery
B. Lines
C. Beauty
D. Themes

Question 1624:

• JAMB 2005

This question is based on General Literary Principles
Cast in a play refers to

A. All the actors
B. Three of the actors
C. A few of the actors
D. An exclusive social class in the play

Question 1625:

• JAMB 2005

This question is based on General Literary Principles
A tragic hero, according to the Aristotelian precept, must be a

A. Noble character with hubris
B. Lowly character who suddenly stumbles on some fortunes
C. King with deep affection for his subjects
D. Central character after whom the play is named