Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 1776:

• 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 1777:

• JAMB 2008

This question is based on General Literary Principles.Farce can be described as a dramatic piece marked by

A. Movement from serious to the lighthearted mood
B. Comic and exaggerated actions
C. Actions devoid of meaning
D. Gloomy actions with momentary reliefs

Question 1778:

• JAMB 2008

This question is based on General Literary Principles.Oxymoron is the use of two contrasting words that are

A. Placed far apart
B. Different in meaning
C. Placed side by side
D. Similar in meaning

Question 1779:

• 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 1780:

• 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