GENERAL LITERARY PRINCIPLES - Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 176:

• JAMB 1986

The epilogue in a play refers to the

A. Conflict in the play
B. Tail-piece
C. Opening chorus
D. Dramatic action.

Question 177:

• JAMB 1986

Which of the following is NOT a form of poetic expression

A. Sestet
B. Lyric
C. Sonnet
D. Elegy.

Question 178:

• JAMB 1986

Reversal of fortune as used in the criticism of a literary work describes the

A. Rise to fame of the central character
B. Success of the hero or heroine
C. Reward of the hero
D. Sudden change in the fate of the central character.

Question 179:

• JAMB 1986

Which of the following could be said to be a permanent feature of a poem?

A. Rhyme
B. Repetition
C. Rhythm
D. Symbolism.

Question 180:

• JAMB 1986

Which of the following terms is exclusive to drama?

A. Dialogue
B. Plot
C. Protagonist
D. Soliloguy.