Literary principles - Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 196:

• JAMB 2021

In drama, a conspicuous weakness in the character of the protagonist contributing to his downfall is referred to as

A. An anagnorisis
B. A tragic flaw
C. A catharsis
D. A catastrophe

Question 197:

• JAMB 2021

A band of singers and dancers in drama who acts as a link between the play and the audience is the

A. Chorus
B. Clown
C. Playwright
D. Cast

Question 198:

• JAMB 2021

Questions 11 - 20 are based on General Literary Principles.

Persona refers to the

A. Central character in a play
B. Voice of the character
C. The image a character presents
D. The personality of a character

Question 199:

• JAMB 2021

The three main unities in drama are those of

A. Action, time and place
B. Time, space and action
C. Place, time and space
D. Space, action and time

Question 200:

• JAMB 2021

Poems that are not written in meter or regular line length are called

A. Short verses
B. Rhythmic verses
C. Free verses
D. Irregular verses