Literary terms - Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 171:

• JAMB 2000

This question is based on General Literary Principles.
The term for the moral flaw or weakness that leads to the downfall of a major character in drama is

A. Chaos
B. Hamartia
C. Denouement
D. Reversal

Question 172:

• JAMB 2000

This question is based on General Literary Principles.
The figure of speech in which a character makes a statement that has or would have deep and serious implication in the play is

A. Aside
B. Euphemism
C. Dramatic irony
D. Textual contrast

Question 173:

• JAMB 2000

This question is based on General Literary Principles.
A novel which focuses on the adventures of a rogue who does not change much in the course of the story is

A. Romanesque
B. Grotesque
C. Picaresque
D. Burlesque

Question 174:

• JAMB 2000

This question is based on General Literary Principles.
Using the name of one thing for something else with which it is closely associated is an instance of

A. Parody
B. Paradox
C. Parallelism
D. Metonymy

Question 175:

• JAMB 2001

This question is based on General Literary Principles
The literary device which anticipates that an event will take place is best described as

A. Foreshadowing
B. Rising action
C. Flashback
D. Parody