Literary terms - Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 196:

• JAMB 2007

This question is based on General Literary PrinciplesZeugma is a figurative device in which a

A. Noun refers to two parts of an expression
B. Conjunction governs two parts of an expression
C. Verb refers to two parts of an expression
D. Pronoun governs two parts of an expression

Question 197:

• JAMB 2007

This question is based on General Literary PrinciplesThe part of a play when climax approaches is known as

A. Epitasis
B. Protasis
C. Catharsis
D. Catastasis

Question 198:

• JAMB 2008

This question is based on General Literary Principles.An interlude is a brief

A. Presentation in the interval of a dramatic performance
B. Play before the main dramatic performance
C. Presentation after the main dramatic performance
D. Dialogue between two persons

Question 199:

• 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 200:

• 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