Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 1626:

• JAMB 2005

This question is based on General Literary Principles
A careful choice of words dictated by a particular mood or an event refers to

A. Regression
B. Cadence
C. Rhyme
D. Tone

Question 1627:

• JAMB 2005

This question is based on General Literary Principles
The insertion of material unrelated or distantly related to the insertion of material unrelated or distantly related to the specific subject under discussion in a given work is called

A. Digression
B. Flashback
C. Regression
D. Reverie

Question 1628:

• JAMB 2005

This question is based on General Literary Principles
When an object is invested with a meaning beyond its immediate reference, it becauses

A. An irony
B. A symbol
C. A subject
D. An epigram

Question 1629:

• JAMB 2005

This question is based on General Literary Principles
Unity of time in a tragedy implies that all actions should take place

A. Simultaneously
B. Intermittently
C. In a single revolution of the sun
D. Within the same locale

Question 1630:

• JAMB 2005

This question is based on General Literary Principles
A short, carefully phrased expression meant to elicit amusement and surprise is

A. Hyperbole
B. Limerick
C. Tercet
D. Wit