Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 2021:

• JAMB 2013

These question is based on General Literary Principles.
The figure of speech in which the writer means the exact opposite of what he intends to say is

A. Paradox
B. Metaphor
C. Satire
D. Irony

Question 2022:

• JAMB 2013

These question is based on General Literary Principles.
Action without speech in a play is

A. Epilogue
B. Mime
C. Soliloquy
D. Aside

Question 2023:

• JAMB 2013

These question is based on General Literary Principles.
A literary work that teaches moral is said to be

A. Instructive
B. Corrective
C. Impressive
D. Didactic

Question 2024:

• JAMB 2013

These question is based on General Literary Principles.
A mistake committed by the hero which leads to his downfall is known as

A. Climax
B. Tragic flaw
C. Comic relief
D. Terse

Question 2025:

• JAMB 2013

These question is based on General Literary Principles.
The speech made by a character to himself on stage is

A. Aside
B. Soliloquy
C. Monologue
D. Epilogue