Literary principles - Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 171:

• JAMB 2008

This question is based on General Literary Principles.A long story narrating a series of complicated events is called a

A. Saga
B. Discourse
C. Monologue
D. Harangue

Question 172:

• JAMB 2008

This question is based on General Literary Principles.A line or a group of lines repeated in the course of a poem is called

A. Chorus
B. Refrain
C. Repetition
D. Prologue

Question 173:

• JAMB 2008

This question is based on General Literary Principles.Limerick is a light verse which consist of five lines that are

A. Anapestic
B. Trochaic
C. Spondaic
D. Dactylic

Question 174:

• JAMB 2008

This question is based on General Literary Principles.A short narrative or lyrical poem intended to be sung is a

A. Leich
B. Lay
C. Lauda
D. Letrilla

Question 175:

• JAMB 2009

This question is based on General Literary PrinciplesA poetic device in which an idea in a line runs into another is called

A. Rhyme scheme
B. Enjambment
C. End rhyme
D. Pathos