Literary terms - Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 176:

• JAMB 2001

This question is based on General Literary Principles
The overwhelming pride that destroys the tragic hero is called

A. Tragedy
B. Nemesis
C. Catharsis
D. Hubris

Question 177:

• JAMB 2001

This question is based on General Literary Principles
A farce refers to a drama that has elements of the

A. Serious
B. Comic
C. Satiric
D. Tragic

Question 178:

• JAMB 2001

This question is based on General Literary Principles
An extended fictional narrative which is realistic is known as a

A. Diary
B. Novel
C. Novella
D. Short story

Question 179:

• JAMB 2002

This question is based on General Literary Principles
A body of imaginative men and women of letters is generally referred to as

A. Litterateur
B. Laureattes
C. Literaria
D. Literati

Question 180:

• JAMB 2002

This question is based on General Literary Principles
A body of imaginative men and women of letters is generally referred to as

A. Litterateur
B. Laureattes
C. Literaria
D. Literati